“Writing these letters had been a collective experience for generations of Chinese students, creating messages to imaginary foreign friends they never expected to meet.” Gaokao nostalgia, memes and transnational social media connections.
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Manya Koetse
Xiaohongshu has seen waves of foreign "TikTok refugees," giving rise to endless jokes. Behind the hype lie some deeper themes: geopolitical tensions, a desire for cultural exchange & the unexpected role of 'Li Hua' in bridging the divide. Explainer, read ➡️ whatsonweibo.com/dear-li-hua/
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