TikTok users flock to Chinese app RedNote

Chinese, U.S. users of RedNote find rare space for candid exchanges
From economic pessimism to cynicism about Marxism and fears over the potential for war, Chinese and American users of RedNote took part this week in rare candid exchanges that tested the limits of censorship on the Chinese social media platform.
RedNote Censorship Concerns Emerge As TikTok Users Flock to Chinese App
As self-described " TikTok refugees" pour onto the Chinese social media app RedNote, also known as Xiaohongshu, some foreign netizens are already running up against the country's extensive censorship apparatus. Newsweek reached out to Xiaohongshu with a request for comment via a general contact email address.
‘This is our territory': Chinese RedNote users take jabs at American ‘TikTok refugees’
Chinese RedNote users mocked American "TikTok refugees" flocking to the app as US downloads surged amid TikTok's looming nationwide ban.
What is Xiaohongshu, the Chinese social media platform that US ‘TikTok’ refugees are flocking to?
Ahead of an impending ban on TikTok in the US, young Americans are flocking to RedNote which many say is “China’s answer to Instagram”. Xiaohongshu’s US downloads surged more than 200% year-on-year this week.
TikTok Refugees Have a New Favorite Chinese App — For Now
Hi, this is Colum Murphy in Beijing, where like many others I was surprised this week that one of my favorite Chinese social media apps was invaded by … Americans?
Chinese Social Media Apps Xiaohongshu & Lemon8 See Surge In Downloads Ahead Of U.S. TikTok Ban
Chinese-made social media apps Xiaohongshu and Lemon8 have soared to the top two spots on Apple’s iPhone download charts in the U.S., as users look for alternatives to TikTok ahead of an imminent ban stateside.
US TikTok refugees flee to the Chinese app Xiaohongshu
While the United States decides whether to ban the platform, China must manage the flood of Western users on its alternative, the Little Red Book where there’s fun to be had with cultural crossover
‘2025 is the year everyone is learning Mandarin’: TikTok ‘refugees’ are learning Chinese to build RedNote audiences
According to their website, Xiaohongshu is “a lifestyle platform for young people…With the mission of ‘Inspire Lives – Sharing and Discovering the Wonders of the World’”. It was founded in Shanghai, China, in 2013. The company claims that as of 2019, it had over 300 million users and 100 million monthly active users.
Duolingo sees a spike in users learning Mandarin as Americans flock to Chinese TikTok rival RedNote
As many Americans flock to RedNote ahead of a possible TikTok ban, Duolingo and Drops have seen an increase in US users learning Chinese.
TikTok users flocking to different Chinese app named after Mao’s red book
TikTok users who fear a ban of the app in the US are seeking refuge in a Chinese social media app called RedNote. CNN’s Will Ripley reports.
US TikTok users flock to Chinese app Xiaohongshu in protest with TikTok ban looming
As the threat of a TikTok ban looms, U.S. TikTok users are flocking to the Chinese social media app Xiaohongshu – making it ...
Ironic twist: Chinese app Xiaohongshu hosts more US-China interactions amid looming TikTok ban
Chinese and American netizens are drawing closer despite the US bid to shield Americans from Chinese influence. Read more at ...
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Another Chinese Viral Social App Xiaohongshu Gaining Popularity Among American TikTok Refugees
The app that Americans are flocking to as a TikTok alternative is Xiaohongshu, or RedNote, which translates to “Little Red ...
Xiaohongshu Scrambles to Hire English-Speaking Content Moderators
Job listings posted in China this week indicate that Xiaohongshu, also known as RedNote, is struggling to handle an influx of ...
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The most fascinating international diplomacy is happening right now on Xiaohongshu
Ahead of the possible TikTok ban, American users are flocking to the Chinese social media app Xiaohongshu, or Red Note, with ...
TikTok Tension: U.S. Users Mob Smaller Chinese App, Rivals YouTube Shorts & Instagram Reels Stand By
With no Supreme Court ruling on TikTok today, tensions are high. The wildly popular social media platform owned by China's ...