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Online Odyssey

Discover the chaotic and innovative world of the Chinese internet
LIFE

How China’s Seniors Got Hooked on Short Video Influencers

The suspension of a short video channel throws the spotlight on how influencers attract elderly users and the risks seniors face online

Yang Tingting (杨婷婷)

Sept. 15, 2023

TECHNOLOGY

Why Are Chinese Websites Stuck in 2003?

And do people even care about websites in China’s mobile-centric society?

Roman Kierst (小罗)

Sept. 14, 2023

TECHNOLOGY

The Rise and Fall of China’s OG Social Media Platforms

With the rise of short video, some of China’s earliest social media platforms have reached the end of their journey, with a few even transforming int…

Hayley Zhao

Sept. 11, 2023

TECHNOLOGY

Net Nostalgia: Remembering the Glory Days of China’s Internet Cafes

Some millennials still visit China’s internet cafes for a nostalgia hit, but that won’t be enough to sustain the “wangba” industry

Roman Kierst (小罗)

May 9, 2023

TECHNOLOGY

Last Logout: The Memories Left Behind When World of Warcraft Ended in China

When World of Warcraft ended in China earlier this year, players lost more than just a computer game

Roman Kierst (小罗)

March 20, 2023

TECHNOLOGY

Taobao Terror: When Gamified E-Commerce Took Over My Life

How a tabby cat mini-game helped transform China’s e-commerce ecosystem...not always for the better

Roman Kierst (小罗)

Nov. 11, 2022

TECHNOLOGY

Reform and Dialing Up: The Early Days of the Chinese Netizen

When was the term “wangmin” coined, and how did China’s cyberspace evolve from the first-generation of netizens to today?

Shihuan Chen

July 8, 2022

ENTERTAINMENT

The Murky Management Companies Behind China’s Biggest Internet Stars

Li Ziqi, one of China’s most popular vloggers, has fallen out with her management company—what does that mean for the industry?

Tan Yunfei (谭云飞)

Dec. 10, 2021

FEMINISM

The Low Bar for Online Defamation in China

Several women have been falsely accused of promiscuity and “money worship” online, highlighting a lack of legal protection against internet rumors

Alex Colville

Dec. 2, 2021

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