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U.S. TikTok Ban Sparks Meme Farewell, RedNote Rises

1/17/2025

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As the U.S. gears up to ban TikTok on January 19, users are playfully saying goodbye to their "Chinese spies" with a flurry of memes and montages. Meanwhile, the Chinese app RedNote is experiencing a surge, welcoming over 700,000 new users. This shift underscores the escalating digital rivalry between the U.S. and China.

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Story summary

As the U.S. gears up to ban TikTok on January 19, users are playfully saying goodbye to their "Chinese spies" with a flurry of memes and montages. Meanwhile, the Chinese app RedNote is experiencing a surge, welcoming over 700,000 new users. This shift underscores the escalating digital rivalry between the U.S. and China.