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Havoc in HR: How Chinese Workers Found a New Champion in ‘Wukong’
The much-anticipated video game has birthed various memes on the tribulations of the Monkey King (and Chinese “corporate monkeys”)
How China’s Gen Z Reformed the Olympics
Asserting their opinions and reshaping body image, “post-00s” Chinese athletes are redefining what it means to be Olympians
Learn the Viral Slang of the Paris Olympics
From “sense of relaxation” to “makeshift troupe,” discover how Chinese netizens are talking about the Paris Olympics
An American in Shanghai Redefines What It Means to “City”
Shanghai-based American influencer Paul Mike Ashton’s viral meme, “city bu city,” transforms the concept of urbanity
Office Zootopia: How Chinese Netizens Relate to Animals
Increasingly frustrated by their career prospects, China’s workers are likening themselves to various animals to blow off steam
Between the Light and the Dense
What do Chinese netizens mean when they refer to each other as “light,” “dense,” and “stealthy”?
Zeroes to Heroes: Chinese Fans’ New-Found Love for Losers
China’s latest meme celebrates unsung, “spineless” heroes, proving that real strength often lies in the beautifully flawed
Roasted: How Chinese Netizens Are Hating On Terrible Actors
How Chinese netizens express disappointment in the poor performance of highly paid actors
How Chinese Netizens Navigated the Lunar New Year
Despite challenges like packed trains and nosy relatives, young Chinese used creative ways to ensure a peaceful Lunar New Year at home
Learn Chinese Greetings Perfect for the Year of the Dragon
Use puns, poems, and memes to welcome in the Year of the Dragon
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