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At the End of the Rainbow, Looking Back at Shanghai Pride

Aug 18, 2020 / Chinasplaining /

The longest-running Pride celebration on the Chinese mainland abruptly said it is canceling upcoming activities and won’t schedule future events. Read More

At Pride Exhibit, Shanghai’s LGBT Artists Vie to Be Seen, Not Silenced

Aug 13, 2020 / Chinasplaining /

The ongoing monthlong exhibition is showcasing the works of 17 emerging LGBT artists and allies. Read More

Bilibili vs. Bilibili: The Culture Clash Dividing China’s YouTube

Aug 11, 2020 / Chinasplaining /

Once a niche community for anime and gaming fans, Bilibili is reinventing itself as a mainstream video platform for Gen Z. But its veteran users aren’t happy. Read More

NetEase to Provide Counseling Services for Depressed Music Fans

Aug 6, 2020 / Chinasplaining /

In response to a concerning trend of bleak, even suicidal comments, the streaming platform has said it will enlist experts to provide 24-hour psychological care, as well as crack down on attention-seeking frauds. Read More

China’s Nascent Tech Sectors Need 10M Workers by 2025, Report Says

Jul 28, 2020 / Chinasplaining /

Jobs involving artificial intelligence, big data, cloud computing, and esports in particular will face worker shortages in the coming years. Read More

Can Douyin, China’s Version of TikTok, Help China’s LGBT Community?

Jul 16, 2020 / Chinasplaining /

The Beijing LGBT Center recently opened an account on Douyin, the domestic version of TikTok, attracting over 2,400 followers and featuring short videos that address misconceptions about the LGBTQ+ community. Read More

Are China’s Pretty Little Rebels Woke or Nope?

Jul 15, 2020 / Chinasplaining /

Despite all-female idol shows trying to break from tradition, critics argue that producers and viewers aren’t yet ready for a complete overhaul. Read More

Viral Youth Day Video Gets Lukewarm Reception Among Young Chinese

May 11, 2020 / Chinasplaining /

Many say the campaign is high on style and low on substance, and does not faithfully represent the young generation. Read More

China’s Facebook Is Back. Why Doesn’t Anyone Care?

Apr 27, 2020 / Chinasplaining /

Once valued at roughly $7.5 billion, Renren’s decline over the past decade is symbolic of the broader commercialization of social media spaces. Read More

Taobao Removes Animal Crossing Listings From Its Marketplace

Apr 13, 2020 / Chinasplaining /

Taobao has taken down physical copies of Japanese game maker Nintendo’s widely popular video game Animal Crossing from its marketplace. Why it matters: The game, running on Nintendo’s Switch video game console, has taken the world by storm after the release of its latest in a series, New Horizons, last month—while a global pandemic has forced the world to Read More

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