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· Bryan Ke
Watch: Douyin user earns $13.7M in sales in 7 days with 3-second product showcases
A Douyin livestreamer recently went viral for her unconventional live-selling tactic, in which she only spends three seconds showcasing the item she is selling before moving on to the next one. Jaw-dropping sales: Douyin livestreamer Zheng Xiangxiang, who has over 531 million…
· 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…
· Bryan Ke
Adopted Pakistani woman in China goes viral, hopes to buy parents a house
A Pakistani woman adopted by a Chinese couple as a child has seen her fame skyrocket after a video of herself eating noodles at home went viral. Key points:
· Michelle De Pacina
‘I’m not your mother’: Baidu PR chief in hot water for endorsing intense workplace culture
Qu Jing, the public relations chief of Chinese internet company Baidu, is facing backlash for her controversial comments endorsing a harsh workplace culture. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
Wife’s 10-year sacrifice, dedication pays off as husband wakes from vegetative state
Thanks to his wife’s unwavering dedication, a Chinese man has begun gradually gaining consciousness after being in a vegetative, semi-conscious state for 10 years. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
Chinese man, 86, marries college sweetheart, 81, decades later
Two octogenarians, who were college sweethearts in their youth, recently tied the knot decades after they parted ways. Key points:
· Ryan General
‘Arsonist’ cat becomes viral star after burning down owner’s apartment
A cat in China has found viral fame after accidentally setting its owner’s home ablaze and causing thousands of dollars in damage. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
Durian stir fried with strawberries and MSG trends in China
A street food vendor in China has gone viral for stir frying durian, strawberries, vegetables and monosodium glutamate (MSG) in a rice bowl, which has seemingly becoming a new craze in the country. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
Woman diagnosed with ‘love brain’ after calling boyfriend 100 times in a day
A Chinese doctor recently shared a case about a patient she diagnosed with “love brain,” who became heavily dependent on her boyfriend and even called him 100 times in one day. Key points:
· Ryan General
‘Gross outfit’ trend: Why China’s Gen Z workers are wearing PJs to work
A viral trend in China has many young workers showing up to work in their pajamas in a bid to rebel against societal norms. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
How a Chinese painter turns himself ‘invisible’ to help save the planet
A Chinese painter, skilled in seamlessly blending into his surroundings using body paint, is harnessing his social media fame to promote environmental protection. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
Chinese man makes $12,000 in 10 days by donning blackface as ‘Kobe Bryant’
A Chinese content creator has gained rapid fame and earned tens of thousands of dollars in a matter of days by impersonating late Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant while wearing blackface. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
Watch: 100 escaped huskies cause cute chaos in Chinese mall
Adorable chaos ensued after 100 Siberian huskies escaped a dog cafe in a mall in Guangdong province when a customer failed to close the store’s front door. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
Watch: 12-year-old Chinese girl teaches college-level math online
A 12-year-old girl has gone viral on Chinese social media for her remarkable grasp of college-level math. Key points: