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· Iris Jung
Tony Leung gains 1.5M followers within a day of joining Douyin, greeted by ‘Infernal Affairs’ co-star Andy Lau
Tony Leung was met with a warm welcome by his fans and fellow Hong Kong actor Andy Lau upon joining Douyin. The beloved actor and singer, 60, created a Douyin account on Monday. He is also active on other social media platforms such as Instagram.
· Rebecca Moon
Chinese influencer banned from Douyin for eating a live wasp
A Chinese influencer has been banned from Douyin after he filmed himself eating a live wasp, prompting heavy backlash from online users. The man, who had over 560,000 followers, was banned from the social media platform on Sunday. Following the stunt, he suffered extremely…
· Rebecca Moon
21-year-old woman shepherd in China dubbed ‘gentle desert butcher’ goes viral on Douyin
A 21-year-old woman in northwestern China has been rising to stardom on Douyin for sharing videos of her life as a shepherd. In one video, she slaughters and skins a sheep within eight minutes. The woman’s family owns a sheep farming business, and her daily routine includes…
· Rebecca Moon
Taiwanese boy banned from Douyin for calling Chinese President Xi Jinping a ‘fatty’
In an interview with the YouTube channel 486 Street Polls, a Taiwanese boy revealed that he was banned from Douyin for calling Chinese President Xi Jinping a “fatty.” The boy was asked for his opinion on China’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying’s comment about Taiwan…
· Bryan Ke
Elon Musk’s Chinese doppelgänger ‘Yi Long Musk’ gets banned on Douyin
Elon Musk’s viral doppelgänger, affectionately known online as “Yi Long Musk,” has reportedly been banned from Chinese social media. The Douyin account of the Chinese social media star, whose true identity remains shrouded in mystery, has been wiped clean of content, according…
· Bryan Ke
Douyin users criticize ‘baiting crowd’ for egging on Chinese influencer’s livestream suicide
A Douyin influencer who livestreamed her suicide has prompted other users to question the social media platform’s prevention efforts and the “baiting crowd” phenomenon on China’s version of TikTok. What happened: Luo Xiao Maomao, 25, posted a video on Douyin on the afternoon of…
· Bryan Ke
Douyin, the Chinese TikTok, limits its younger users to 40 minutes a day
On Saturday, Douyin parent company Bytedance announced they would be limiting access to the app for children to 40 minutes a day, in line with the Chinese government’s push to curb “internet addiction” among its youth. Certain limitations: ByteDance’s new control called “youth…
· Ryan General
Chinese tourist site accused by influencer of favoring foreigners over local tourists
You can shut the site and postpone the show however you like, but don’t humiliate me and my ticket money”
· Editorial Staff
Chinese police officer goes viral for handcuffing himself to suicidal man to save his life
A video of a police officer using handcuffs to stop a suicidal man from jumping off his residential building in Hubei, China, is going viral. What happened: On Aug. 23, Li Yansong reportedly discovered the man, surnamed Chen, standing on his building’s rooftop ledge.
· Bryan Ke
Video: Chinese dad hilariously imitates cat after daughter says she wants pet
A father in China has gone viral for imitating a cat to show his daughter what it’s like to be responsible for one. Key details: A 16-second video of the man was reportedly first shared on Weibo before going viral on other online platforms, such as Douyin and TikTok.
· Bryan Ke
James Charles sparks mixed reaction for ‘Korean makeup’ video featuring Chinese, Japanese influencers
Beauty vlogger James Charles has drawn mixed reactions after featuring Japanese and Chinese influencers in a recent video about Korean makeup. Key details: Charles, 24, uploaded the video “Trying a Full Face of Korean Makeup!” to YouTube on Saturday as part of his new series…
· Bryan Ke
More screen time for babies linked to developmental delays, Japanese study finds
A group of Japanese scientists found that exposing 1-year-old babies to more screen time could lead to developmental delays in communication and problem-solving skills. About the study: The research was conducted between July 2013 and March 2017. According to the study, which…
· Bryan Ke
Video: Woman gets evicted for storing over a year’s worth of trash inside apartment in China
A tenant in China was given an immediate eviction notice after her landlord discovered that she had accumulated trash inside her apartment for over a year. Key details: The landlord, identified only as Xie, filmed a video while inside the tenant’s apartment in Qingdao, China,…
· Ryan General
Human Rights Watch study finds prevalence of anti-Black racist content on Chinese social media
“Beijing should recognize that undertaking investments in Africa and embracing China-Africa friendship won’t undo the harm caused by unaddressed racism”
· Carl Samson
UFC fighter Song Yadong, actor Nan Lin robbed at gunpoint in Northern California
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) bantamweight Song Yadong and “Ghostbox Cowboy” actor Nan Lin were robbed at gunpoint while driving from San Francisco to Sacramento on Wednesday night. What happened: In a video posted on Douyin, Yadong, 25, claimed that he and a friend were…
· Ryan General
Man resumes ballet after 17-year break, inspires others to keep their dreams
And while some internet users resorted to fat-shaming, Yang remains committed to looking past the negative remarks and continuing with enjoying the craft
· Bryan Ke
Chinese influencer apologizes after being filmed attacking man during water festival
Chinese social media users are divided after a Chinese influencer apologized for attacking a man during a water splashing festival at a resort in Shaanxi province over a week ago. What happened: The incident occurred at a water splashing event organized by singing influencer…
· Carl Samson
Chinese internet panics as clueless man swims toward poop ejected by another man in pool
Chinese social media users are demanding compensation for a clueless man who was caught on video swimming toward feces ejected by another man at a swimming pool. What happened: The incident, which was caught in a now-viral video, reportedly occurred at a gym swimming pool in…
· Bryan Ke
Chinese woman shares video of daughter ‘stuck’ to the walls while watching TV
A mother from Pingtan Island in the Chinese province of Fujian was caught off guard when she discovered her daughter’s interesting habit of watching TV while clinging to the walls of their living room. Key details: The mother discovered her 8-year-old daughter’s secret talent…
· Bryan Ke
71-year-old Chinese grandmother takes daughter, grandson on challenging 2,270-mile road trip
A 71-year-old grandmother in China is making jaws drop online with her impressive driving skills. About their road trip: The grandmother, only known by the surname Xu, took her daughter and grandson on a journey from their home in Rizhao City, Shandong province, to the Xizang…