The Chinese social network RedNote (“Xiaohongshu” in its original language) has experienced a large influx of users from the West due to the uncertain future of TikTok in the United States. The app quickly became the #1 downloaded app on the AppStore, even surpassing the mobile version of the ChatGPT chatbot.
This Chinese platform, which combines features of Instagram and Pinterest, has captured the attention of many American users who are looking for a possible alternative to TikTok, which faces a possible ban from the North American power.
For those unaware, the US government has implemented a law requiring ByteDance, TikTok’s parent company, to sell the platform to a company not based in China by January 19. In fact, it was out of service for a few hours when the day arrived, and it was an executive decision by President Donald Trump to restore access to American users.
This initial measure has been taken due to national security concerns, as there is a possibility that American users’ data may be accessible to the Chinese government. If ByteDance does not comply with this order, TikTok will be banned in the United States, which will mean that the application will not be available for use in the country.
Considering that the main reasons for this ban are the “protection” of the personal data of United States citizens, it is ironic to see how these measures have had the opposite effect, by encouraging users to enter these platforms and, as Consequently, exposing your data in an application aligned to the Chinese government.
But this trend has not been limited only to the United States. Many European and Latin American Internet users have joined the trend and have ventured to explore RedNote. This has caused a curious cultural exchange between East and West, where users from both hemispheres have been able to interact in a relatively healthy and friendly environment, discovering the differences and similarities that exist between both cultures.
Via: CNBC
