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It’s been nice to see ordinary Americans open up to life in China but everyone is acting blind to their censorship. Makes me thankful for the fediverse and being able to self host my own instance.

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[-] Sgt_choke_n_stroke@lemmy.world 19 points 1 week ago

That app doesn't like gambling, politics, or sexually explicit material.

Your post probably fell under politics.

[-] Loss@sh.itjust.works 12 points 6 days ago

Xiaohongshu bans all politics, even references. There's more serious platforms for those type of people, whereas xiaohongshu is to have fun and connect with others.

[-] bunkyprewster@lemmy.world 6 points 5 days ago

I've been in a lot of political discussions on Xiaohongshu. It seems people learn a little Marxism even in high school and are happy to share about it.

Not everything has been super fabulous about China, but nothing critical of Mao, and a big consensus that living in China is kinder to people who aren't wealthy than the US

[-] ocean@lemmy.selfhostcat.com 2 points 5 days ago

Thanks! Didn’t know that at first

[-] xep@fedia.io 1 points 6 days ago

Please name the serious platforms in China that allow the discussion of politics.

[-] Comment105@lemm.ee 2 points 6 days ago

There are some where you're allowed to talk about how great of a job the CCP are doing.

[-] geneva_convenience@lemmy.ml -5 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago)

No different from any Western social media. Try saying something positive about enemies of the empire and find out how long it takes to get some knocks on your door. https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2024/08/28/itys-a28.html

[-] roscoe@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago)

If that was remotely true half of lemmy would be in gitmo by now.

[-] Loss@sh.itjust.works 1 points 6 days ago

WeChat, or douyin

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