Tips for TikTok Ban Refugees from an American Living in China

Sophie of sexwithsophie.com interviews her friend Ron Kaiser, an American who has resided in China for over a decade, about the imminent ban of the Chinese-owned social media platform TikTok and the subsequent migration of users to Rednote/Redbook. They explore the cultural nuances and significance of the societal controls put in place by the Chinese government on social media platforms. The discussion covers sensitive topics such as LGBTQ acceptance, abortion, drug policies, and the overall emphasis on social harmony in China, providing valuable insights for new users navigating these platforms.

00:00 The TikTok Ban
00:41 Xiaohongshu (Rednote) Tips
03:10 Comparing Chinese Social Media
11:59 Censorship in China
14:37 Abortion in China
17:02 LGBTQ+ Issues in China
19:09 Ron's Observations
20:05 Trans Acceptance
21:29 Societal Harmony
30:57 Homelessness in China
33:44 Drug Policies With Context