📱 \"Hey TikTok Refugees! I'm Lucia, and I'm eight years old.\"
In a heartwarming video on China's social media platform Xiaohongshu, known in English as RedNote, a young Chinese girl named Lucia greets American users who've flocked to the app in search of a new digital home. They call themselves the \"TikTok Refugees.\" 🌍❤️
\"These past few days, I've met so many foreign bloggers on RedNote. It feels both surprising and wonderful!\" Lucia exclaims in fluent English. \"But instead of 'refugees,' I'd rather call you my friends.\" 🤗
As the January 19 deadline looms for TikTok's removal from U.S. app stores, millions of American users have turned to RedNote. According to analytics firm Similarweb, nearly 3 million Americans joined RedNote in a single day earlier this week, catapulting it to the top of the U.S. Apple Store's free apps chart. 🚀📈
RedNote, launched in 2013, is a platform that blends short videos with lifestyle content, catering to niche interests and hobbies. It's a space where users share everything from fashion tips to travel adventures, setting it apart from TikTok's Chinese counterpart, Douyin. 🌟
But navigating a predominantly Chinese-language app isn't easy! Thousands of English-language posts have popped up, with newcomers seeking guidance. That's when the community of Chinese influencers, affectionately calling themselves \"Little Sweet Potatoes,\" stepped in to help. 🍠✨
\"Hello, TikTok Refugees! Welcome to RedNote!\" says \"Grandma Yu,\" a spirited 72-year-old with over 300,000 followers. \"I'm a grandma who loves speaking English. Let me share some tips on using RedNote.\" Her warm welcome embodies the community spirit that makes RedNote unique. 🌼👵
\"What makes RedNote special is that it feels more like a community rather than just a platform for showing off,\" Grandma Yu shares. 🧡
The hospitality hasn't gone unnoticed. \"I feel encouraged that Americans are welcomed here on RedNote,\" says Tay, an American blogger. \"Chinese are the kindest.\" 🥰🌺
With TikTok's future in the U.S. uncertain due to ongoing legal battles and policy changes, RedNote has become a new digital haven for creative expression and cross-cultural connections. 🌐✌️
Whether you're into fashion, cooking, travel, or just making new friends, RedNote's community of Little Sweet Potatoes is ready to welcome you with open arms—and maybe a few emojis! 😉🎉
Reference(s):
Chinese 'Little Sweet Potatoes' embrace millions of 'TikTok refugees'
cgtn.com
