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The Jimmy Dore Show
Americans SHOCKED After Flocking To Chinese Social Media Platform! w/ Danny Haiphong
Jan 20, 2025
Danny Haiphong, an astute independent journalist, joins award-winning reporter Max Blumenthal to discuss a surge of Americans migrating to the Chinese social media app RedNote as TikTok faces a ban. They explore surprising insights into Chinese culture and the high living standards many Americans didn’t expect to find. The conversation tackles misconceptions about governance and corruption in China versus the U.S., as well as the troubling implications of press freedoms being challenged during a recent U.S. State Department briefing.
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- The surge in American users joining the Chinese social media app RedNote reflects a reaction to the impending TikTok ban and a curiosity about Chinese culture.
- Engagement on RedNote has led to newfound understanding among Americans of common aspirations shared with the Chinese, challenging existing cultural stereotypes.
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The Rise of Xiao Hongxu Amid TikTok's Ban
A notable shift in American social media engagement occurred as users migrated to Xiao Hongxu, a popular Chinese app, in response to the impending ban on TikTok. Described as analogous to Instagram, Xiao Hongxu experienced a surge of over 700,000 new users in a single day, indicating a significant cultural and social reaction among American users. The emergence of the hashtag 'TikTok refugee' on the platform garnered an impressive 250 million views, highlighting users' defiance against government actions. This transition not only reflects changing landscapes in social media use but also fosters a unique avenue for American and Chinese users to connect and share experiences.
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