Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Americans and Chinese Bond Over Humor Amid TikTok Ban

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Many TikTok users are now on a Chinese app called RedNote.

Some Americans are moving from TikTok to RedNote. They are looking for a new place to share videos and jokes.

RedNote is popular in China. It is easier to use for some people because it does not have strict rules.

Many users say they want to make fun of their government. They feel like they can learn about China and have fun.

Talking and Learning

People are sharing funny memes and asking each other questions. Some Chinese users help Americans with English homework.

This new friendship is interesting for many. They share pictures of cats and talk about their lives.


Vocabulary List:

  1. Popularity /ˌpɒp.jəˈlær.ə.ti/ (noun): The state or condition of being liked admired or supported by many people.
  2. Strict /strɪkt/ (adjective): Demanding that rules concerning behavior are obeyed and observed.
  3. Government /ˈɡʌv.ən.mənt/ (noun): The group of people with the authority to govern a country or state.
  4. Videos /ˈvɪd.i.oʊz/ (noun): The recording reproducing or broadcasting of moving visual images.
  5. Friendship /ˈfrɛndʃɪp/ (noun): The emotions or conduct of friends; the state of being friends.
  6. Homework /ˈhoʊm.wɜrk/ (noun): Schoolwork that a student is required to do at home.

How much do you know?

What is the name of the Chinese app many TikTok users are now using?
RedFlag
RedNote
RedStar
RedZone
Why are some Americans moving from TikTok to RedNote?
To learn Chinese language
To share videos and jokes
To promote their businesses
To connect with celebrities
What is one reason RedNote is popular in China?
Strict censorship
Complicated user interface
Lack of strict rules
Limited sharing options
What do many users want to do on RedNote regarding their government?
Praise the government
Share government news
Make fun of their government
Ignore government topics
What are people doing on RedNote according to the text?
Sharing funny memes and asking questions
Creating political debates
Promoting products
No activities mentioned
What is interesting about the new friendship on RedNote?
Sharing news articles
Helping with math problems
Sharing pictures of cats and talking about lives
Competing in challenges
RedNote is popular among TikTok users.
RedNote has strict rules governing user activity.
Many users on RedNote want to learn about China.
Some American users on RedNote get help with English homework from Chinese users.
RedNote users can only talk about politics on the app.
The text mentions sharing pictures of dogs on RedNote.
Many Americans are moving from to RedNote.
RedNote is popular in China because it does not have strict .
Some users want to make fun of their on RedNote.
RedNote users share pictures of cats and talk about their .
Some Chinese users help Americans with homework on RedNote.
Many RedNote users enjoy the new friendship and share funny .
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