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Chinese social media, translated for the Western world

Chinese social media, translated for the Western world

Update: 2024-07-03
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There are more than one billion smartphone users in China, and the only thing stopping many of us from understanding their social media world is language.

Dr Candise Lin is a Chinese-American tutor who has amassed a 1.5m following on TikTok with her quirky content, translating Chinese social media posts for her English-speaking followers. Candise opens a window into Chinese pop culture, WeChat, beauty standards and Gen Z trends in this deep dive episode.

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Candise Lin Instagram accountCandise Lin TikTok account

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Chinese social media, translated for the Western world

Chinese social media, translated for the Western world

Australian Broadcasting Corporation