{"id":27728,"date":"2026-03-22T11:46:23","date_gmt":"2026-03-22T03:46:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/?p=27728"},"modified":"2026-03-22T11:46:26","modified_gmt":"2026-03-22T03:46:26","slug":"top-china-social-media-to-entertain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/top-china-social-media-to-entertain\/","title":{"rendered":"Top China Social Media to Entertain in 2026: The Guide for a Foreigner"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>And indeed, having ever attempted to communicate with China <a target=\"_blank\" class=\"inside_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/tag\/social\/\" title=\"View all posts in social\" >social<\/a> media, you must have quickly learned that it does not function at all like you are accustomed. This does not imply that platforms such as Instagram, YouTube, or Facebook will take over. Instead, China has created its own digital ecosystem -the one where entertainment, <a target=\"_blank\" class=\"inside_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/tag\/communication\/\" title=\"View all posts in communication\" >communication<\/a>, and even <a target=\"_blank\" class=\"inside_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/tag\/shopping\/\" title=\"View all posts in shopping\" >shopping<\/a> merge to a smooth experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"743\" src=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/2026\/03\/20260322033927140-1024x743.jpg?imageView2\/0\/format\/webp\/q\/75\" alt=\"social media china\" class=\"wp-image-27730\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/2026\/03\/20260322033927140-1024x743.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/2026\/03\/20260322033927140-413x300.jpg 413w, https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/2026\/03\/20260322033927140-207x150.jpg 207w, https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/2026\/03\/20260322033927140-768x557.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/2026\/03\/20260322033927140-1536x1114.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/2026\/03\/20260322033927140.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a target=\"_blank\" class=\"inside_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/tag\/foreign\/\" title=\"View all posts in foreign\" >foreign<\/a>ers find it confusing to enter the world of <a target=\"_blank\" class=\"inside_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/tag\/social-media\/\" title=\"View all posts in social media\" >social media<\/a> China. The applications are dissimilar, the content style is not the same, and the interaction of individuals in the online world is based on a different logic altogether. However, as soon as you know how to operate on it, you will find something more dynamic and immersive than most of the platforms available in the West.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This tutorial will take you through the most notable <a target=\"_blank\" class=\"inside_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/tag\/chinese\/\" title=\"View all posts in Chinese\" >Chinese<\/a> mainstream social media sites and, more significantly, how Chinese customers really use them to entertain themselves in their day-to-day lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/top-china-social-media-to-entertain\/#Why_China_Social_Media_Dominates_its_Entertainment\" title=\"Why China Social Media Dominates its Entertainment\">Why China Social Media Dominates its Entertainment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/top-china-social-media-to-entertain\/#Key_China_Social_Media_You_Should_Know\" title=\"Key China Social Media You Should Know\">Key China Social Media You Should Know<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/top-china-social-media-to-entertain\/#1_Xiaohongshu_RED\" title=\"1. Xiaohongshu (RED)\">1. Xiaohongshu (RED)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/top-china-social-media-to-entertain\/#WeChat\" title=\"WeChat\">WeChat<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/top-china-social-media-to-entertain\/#Douyin\" title=\"Douyin\">Douyin<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/top-china-social-media-to-entertain\/#Bilibili\" title=\"Bilibili\">Bilibili<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/top-china-social-media-to-entertain\/#Weibo\" title=\"Weibo\">Weibo<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/top-china-social-media-to-entertain\/#The_Real-Life_Usage_of_these_Apps\" title=\"The Real-Life Usage of these Apps\">The Real-Life Usage of these Apps<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/top-china-social-media-to-entertain\/#1_Scrolling_as_a_Daily_Habit\" title=\"1. Scrolling as a Daily Habit\">1. Scrolling as a Daily Habit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/top-china-social-media-to-entertain\/#2_Livestreaming_Culture\" title=\"2. Livestreaming Culture\">2. Livestreaming Culture<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/top-china-social-media-to-entertain\/#3_Experience_Through_Others\" title=\"3. Experience Through Others\">3. Experience Through Others<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/top-china-social-media-to-entertain\/#4_Fast-Moving_Trends\" title=\"4. Fast-Moving Trends\">4. Fast-Moving Trends<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/top-china-social-media-to-entertain\/#5_Being_a_Participant_Not_a_Consumer\" title=\"5. Being a Participant, Not a Consumer\">5. Being a Participant, Not a Consumer<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/top-china-social-media-to-entertain\/#The_Chinese_Difference_with_the_West\" title=\"The Chinese Difference with the West\">The Chinese Difference with the West<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/top-china-social-media-to-entertain\/#Challenges_for_Foreigners\" title=\"Challenges for Foreigners\">Challenges for Foreigners<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/top-china-social-media-to-entertain\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_China_Social_Media_Dominates_its_Entertainment\"><\/span>Why China Social Media Dominates its Entertainment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the majority of the states, social media is not the only constituent of entertainment. It is the entertainment centre in China. Individuals do not scroll aimlessly. Each day, they spend hours going through content in a variety of apps. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An average day may consist of viewing some short videos on a commute, checking some <a target=\"_blank\" class=\"inside_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/tag\/lifestyle\/\" title=\"View all posts in lifestyle\" >lifestyle<\/a> suggestions on a meal table, and spending the evening on livestreams or group chats. This is the reason as to why social media in China is commonly referred to as an ecosystem as opposed to being a set of applications. It is all interrelated, content, interaction, as well as transactions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"730\" src=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/2026\/03\/20260322034032767-1024x730.jpg?imageView2\/0\/format\/webp\/q\/75\" alt=\"china social media dominates the online entertainment\" class=\"wp-image-27732\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/2026\/03\/20260322034032767-1024x730.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/2026\/03\/20260322034032767-421x300.jpg 421w, https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/2026\/03\/20260322034032767-211x150.jpg 211w, https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/2026\/03\/20260322034032767-768x547.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/2026\/03\/20260322034032767-1536x1094.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/2026\/03\/20260322034032767.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_China_Social_Media_You_Should_Know\"><\/span>Key China Social Media You Should Know<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Xiaohongshu_RED\"><\/span>1. Xiaohongshu (RED)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re asking \u201cwhat is Xiaohongshu?\u201d, the simplest answer is this: it\u2019s where people go to discover what\u2019s worth trying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Known <a target=\"_blank\" class=\"inside_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/tag\/international\/\" title=\"View all posts in international\" >international<\/a>ly as RED, or sometimes referred to as rednote xiaohongshu, this platform focuses heavily on lifestyle content. Users share experiences about restaurants, <a target=\"_blank\" class=\"inside_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/tag\/travel\/\" title=\"View all posts in travel\" >travel<\/a>, beauty products, and daily routines. Unlike traditional influencer platforms, the content feels more personal and experience-driven.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For many foreigners, Xiaohongshu English content is becoming more accessible, making it one of the easiest entry points into China social media.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a target=\"_blank\" class=\"inside_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/tag\/wechat\/\" title=\"View all posts in WeChat\" >WeChat<\/a> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>WeChat is not merely an application of messaging but a digital infrastructure. It is a place where people can chat, pay, read articles, and even follow creators of content. Although it does not appear to be a common entertainment site, it is a major determinant of the content consumption and distribution patterns of people. The articles, videos, and recommendations are usually spread in the form of personal conversations and group discussions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Douyin\"><\/span>Douyin <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Douyin is a Chinese version of TikTok, but it is more integrated. It integrates short videos, live streams, and e-commerce in a way that doesn&#8217;t feel like a mix. Entertainment, in this case, is rapid and excessive customization. The algorithm has the ability to learn what you like quite fast and provide nonstop content based on your interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bilibili\"><\/span>Bilibili <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Bilibili is a place for the younger audience. It began with anime and gaming, and then expanded to education, lifestyle, and entertainment. Its peculiarity is a robust community culture. Actors do not spectate but comment, remix, and engage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Weibo\"><\/span>Weibo <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Weibo is more comparable to a forum. It is the place where <a target=\"_blank\" class=\"inside_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/tag\/trends\/\" title=\"View all posts in trends\" >trends<\/a> are formed, <a target=\"_blank\" class=\"inside_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/tag\/news\/\" title=\"View all posts in news\" >news<\/a> is disseminated, and people talk to each other. When something goes viral in China, there is a chance that it was posted or went viral on Weibo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Real-Life_Usage_of_these_Apps\"><\/span>The Real-Life Usage of these Apps<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Knowledge of the platforms is not enough. In order to have a true appreciation of China social media, it is important to have behavioral knowledge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Scrolling_as_a_Daily_Habit\"><\/span>1. Scrolling as a Daily Habit <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>It is not only that people scroll when they are bored. It\u2019s part and parcel of everyday living. Users are always consuming content whether commuting, forming lines, or resting at home. It is so because social media in China is more immersive, as it is everywhere. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Livestreaming <a target=\"_blank\" class=\"inside_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/tag\/culture\/\" title=\"View all posts in Culture\" >Culture<\/a> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the largest types of entertainment is livestreaming. Individuals observe each other conversing, acting, or even just telling about their lives in general. The difference is in the interaction. The audience is able to make remarks, send electronic gifts, and determine the course of action in real-time. An industry report published recently shows that livestreaming is now one of the significant forces in the digital economy in China. Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mckinsey.com\/industries\/technology-media-and-telecommunications\/our-insights\/chinas-digital-consumer-trends\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.mckinsey.com\/industries\/technology-media-and-telecommunications\/our-insights\/chinas-digital-consumer-trends\" class=\"broken_link\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">China&#8217;s digital consumer trends<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Experience_Through_Others\"><\/span>3. Experience Through Others <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The reliance on the experience of people is one of the most intriguing features of China social media. Users normally search reviews, view videos, or read posts before they make an attempt to try something new. Social networks such as Xiaohongshu are entirely based on this behavior. Users do not ask, Should I give it a try? but rather, they cogitate, Let me look at how other users went through the same experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Fast-Moving_Trends\"><\/span>4. Fast-Moving Trends <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The trends in China are extremely rapid. A viral video or subject matter can take over days and vanish in no time. Such continuous innovativeness keeps the users on the alert, but it is difficult to remain in touch as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"737\" src=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/2026\/03\/20260322034218386-1024x737.jpg?imageView2\/0\/format\/webp\/q\/75\" alt=\"social media in china is kind of people&#039;s daily life\" class=\"wp-image-27733\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/2026\/03\/20260322034218386-1024x737.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/2026\/03\/20260322034218386-417x300.jpg 417w, https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/2026\/03\/20260322034218386-208x150.jpg 208w, https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/2026\/03\/20260322034218386-768x553.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/2026\/03\/20260322034218386-1536x1106.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/2026\/03\/20260322034218386.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Being_a_Participant_Not_a_Consumer\"><\/span>5. Being a Participant, Not a Consumer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Chinese platforms are participatory as opposed to most Western platforms, where users are more consumed by the content. Individuals post comments, share, develop their variations of the trends, and become active communicators. This brings about a communal feeling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Chinese_Difference_with_the_West\"><\/span>The Chinese Difference with the West<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The disparity between social media in China and Western sites is not simply in the usage of apps. To start with, there is a greater role of algorithms. People receive content that can be pushed according to their interests instead of their social ties. Second, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/cross-border-e-commerce-in-china\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/cross-border-e-commerce-in-china\/\">e-commerce<\/a> is heavily penetrated. Customers can be able to find a product and make purchases without quitting the application. To compare social media ecosystems in the world on a more detailed basis, please have a look at the following overview: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/topics\/1170\/social-networks\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/topics\/1170\/social-networks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">External Source<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Challenges_for_Foreigners\"><\/span>Challenges for Foreigners <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>During the exploration of social media in China, foreigners tend to experience some challenges. The most enormous obstacle is language. Although there are platforms that have little English support, the majority of the content is written in Chinese. Registration is also not always easy because of verification. However, when you overcome these first obstacles, it becomes a lot more friendly. The simplest method of getting started is to download a few apps and start by browsing. Begin with Xiaohongshu or Douyin and surf through the trending topics and see how people socialise. You do not have to know it all right now. With time, trends are evident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Understanding <strong>China social media<\/strong> is about more than just learning new apps. It\u2019s about understanding a different way of experiencing the internet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" class=\"inside_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/tag\/in-china\/\" title=\"View all posts in In China\">In China<\/a>, social media is not just a tool\u2014it\u2019s a lifestyle. It shapes how people relax, communicate, and even make decisions. For foreigners, learning to navigate this ecosystem opens up a new perspective on digital culture. And once you get used to it, you might find it hard to go back.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"And indeed, having ever attempted to communicate with China social media, you must have quickly learned that it does not function at all like you are accustomed. 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