Analysissocial mediachina perceptioncultural memes
American Youth Adopt 'Very Chinese Time' Trend
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A recent WIRED article reports that a viral U.S. social media trend dubbed 'very Chinese time' sees young Americans jokingly adopting stereotypical Chinese behaviors such as drinking hot water, eating Chinese food, or wearing China-themed clothing. WIRED argues the meme functions as an outlet for domestic economic and political dissatisfaction while highlighting China's contrasting infrastructure and technology footprint, shaping perceptions rather than signaling genuine cultural embrace.
