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The secret life of Chinese social media apps

What in the World

CHAPTER

The Functions, Usage, Backlash, and Censorship of Chinese Social Media Apps

This chapter dives into the widespread use and diverse functions of WeChat in China, as well as the control of content on the Chinese version of TikTok, Do-Yin. It also explores the concerns surrounding security, data privacy, and censorship in Chinese social media platforms.

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