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The welcome from Zhao Hongshu's current users has been nothing short of warm and lovely, and it seems the opportunity for new friendships is real after that.
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A wave of American social media users feeling a bit adrift with the potential TikTok ban are finding a welcoming haven in Zhao Hongshu, the popular Chinese lifestyle platform also known as Little Red Book or rednote.
So large is the migration, in fact, that a reported 700,000 new users joined the app in just two days.
These digital nomads are embracing this new adventure with the curiosity and excitement of explorers stumbling upon unexpected cultural treasures and forging surprising connections with existing users here in China.
It's a heartwarming tale of how technology can unexpectedly bridge continents and foster unexpected friendships.
And this, of course, is all related to the potential ban of TikTok in the United States.
So, Yushan, get us up to speed if you could.