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Tech Brief (March 11): The Alibaba Engineer Behind Qwen Who Walked Away

TikTok clears Canadian national security review, Tencent moves to bring OpenClaw into WeChat

Chinese platforms like Xiaohongshu look to Southeast Asia as the U.S. applies more scrutiny

Chinese platforms like Xiaohongshu look to Southeast Asia as the U.S. applies more scrutiny

In 2025, China’s trade surplus from digital services jumped to a record high of $33 billion, according to data from the State Administration of Foreign Exchange.

Rihanna Joins Rednote: Chinese Fans Flood Comments Urging A$AP Rocky's Vasectomy

Rihanna Joins Rednote: Chinese Fans Flood Comments Urging A$AP Rocky's Vasectomy

Rihanna has joined the Rednote app, prompting Chinese fans to flood comments about A$AP Rocky's vasectomy and express anticipation for her next album.

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10 Photos of Zhang Chun: Troubled Chinese Fashion Influencer Dies Suddenly at 29

Chinese fashion influencer Zhang Chun has died suddenly at the age of 29, prompting an outpouring of grief from followers who had closely followed her personal and professional struggles.

International Business Times UK

Taiwan bans popular Chinese app RedNote over cybersecurity concerns

Authorities cite fraud, cybersecurity risks, and potential disinformation as reasons for one-year ban

The Independent UK

China Says Imposed Punishment On Xiaohongshu Over Content

China's internet regulator said on Thursday it had ordered "warnings and strict punishment" to bosses at popular social media app Xiaohongshu over its online content, slamming "trivial" and "negative" posts.

International Business Times

Anger grows in China over reports of online groups sharing explicit photos of women

Chinese media said more than 100,000 were members of Telegram group that shared pictures taken without consent

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YouTube Streamer Tries To Buy A Chinese EV, But Can't Take It Home

YouTube Streamer Tries To Buy A Chinese EV, But Can't Take It Home

It’s interesting to watch just how fast the sentiment toward China has turned within the past few months. Perhaps it started with the ever-looming TikTok ban, only to reach a fever pitch when kids semi-ironically adopted Chinese social media Xiaohongshu and learned more about China. That meant learning about Chinese…

Why are all the DJI Osmo Pocket 3s being bought up by "Xiaohongshu girls" – and who are they?

Why are all the DJI Osmo Pocket 3s being bought up by "Xiaohongshu girls" – and who are they?

Is the social media platform Xiaohongshu the mystery behind supply issues with the DJI Osmo Pocket 3?

Digital Camera World

TikTok users migrate to RedNote in an unexpected success for Chinese soft power

TikTok users migrate to RedNote in an unexpected success for Chinese soft power

The new US president, Donald Trump, has given TikTok a reprieve one day after a law came into effect banning the Chinese-owned app in the US on national security grounds. Trump, who has previously expressed admiration for TikTok, has promised to issue an executive order to suspend the ban’s enforcement…

The Conversation

The female business leader profiting off the TikTok ban

The female business leader profiting off the TikTok ban

Miranda Qu's Xiaohongshu has exploded in popularity with American "TikTok refugees."

What’s happening on RedNote? A media scholar explains the app TikTok users are fleeing to – and the cultural moment unfolding there

What’s happening on RedNote? A media scholar explains the app TikTok users are fleeing to – and the cultural moment unfolding there

TikTok refugees fled by the millions to RedNote, a Chinese app, in response to the TikTok ban, which went into effect Jan. 19, 2025. The company shut down the app shortly before midnight on Jan. 18 but restored service the following day. The app was unavailable to download from the…

The Conversation

Chinese rival app Xiaohongshu is overwhelmed by ‘TikTok refugees’ in US

Chinese rival app Xiaohongshu is overwhelmed by ‘TikTok refugees’ in US

Social media accounts blocked for breaking Beijing rules as millions of users join up before ban takes effect

The Guardian - UK

Censorship, homework help and cats: China’s RedNote users welcome ‘TikTok refugees’

Censorship, homework help and cats: China’s RedNote users welcome ‘TikTok refugees’

Americans fleeing the looming TikTok ban have been warmly welcomed to app Xiaohongshu – or RedNote – despite China’s tight restrictions on what can be posted

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'More Sad Than Shocked': TikTok Users Brace For Ban

"I almost, like, don't know how to define myself without TikTok," content creator Ayman Chaudhary sighed, reflecting the consternation of millions over US authorities' scheduled banning Sunday of the hugely popular app.

Horny Americans Fleeing TikTok Take Over Chinese Social Media App, Teach Innocent Chinese Users How to Be Thirsty

Horny Americans are fleeing to TikTok to the Chinese social media app Xiaohongshu, known to many as RedNote, where they are teaching users how to be thirsty.

TikTok users in US flock to ‘China’s Instagram’, RedNote, ahead of ban

Chinese users of Xiaohongshu welcome influx of Americans, but caution that sensitive topics are off-limits.

'Why Can't I Have This?' America's TikTok Refugees Discover China's EVs

Popular Chinese-owned social media app TikTok seems likely to be banned by the U.S. government soon, but true to their ironic and slightly spiteful aura, Gen Z'ers and millennials aren't taking it lying down.

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TikTok Users Migrating to RedNote Bond With Users Through Edits of Luigi Mangione: 'Love of Luigi is International'

As American TikTokers brace for a potential ban, many have flocked to RedNote, where they were surprised by Luigi Mangione's popularity among Chinese users.

Exploring Tiktok Alternatives: Rednote, Lemon8, Instagram Reels, And More

Explore potential TikTok alternatives as U.S. ban looms. Instagram, YouTube, Xiaohongshu among options. Stay informed on the evolving social media landscape.

Tiktok Users Flock To Xiaohongshu Amid Ban Threat

American TikTok users turn to Xiaohongshu as a protest against a potential ban, fostering cultural exchanges and product recommendations.

TikTokers flock to Chinese alternative

Xiaohongshu, or RedNote in English, has picked up tens of thousands of TikTok users looking for an alternative

Evening Standard

What is Rednote/Xiaohongshu? TikTok 'refugees' flock to alternative app as ban looms

The app valued at $17bn has been labelled the ‘Instagram of China’ — but is it safe to use?

TikTok Users Flock to App with Even Deeper Ties to China

TikTok users are flocking to an app with even deeper ties to China as the possible ban on the app approaches.

What is Xiaohongshu, the Chinese app also known as RedNote that’s topping the charts ahead of a possible TikTok ban?

TikTok refugees flocked to Chinese platform Xiaohongshu on Monday, where users greeted them with offers of Mandarin lessons and jokes about spying.

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