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Do you know who Li Gang is? On April 22, 2025, it is the name that is top trending on Chinese social media platforms Weibo, Douyin, and Kuaishou, following the news that Li Gang was arrested (#李刚被逮捕#) ...

As the tariff turmoil between the US and China continues, President Trump has earned himself a new nickname on Chinese social media. Over the years, Chinese netizens have come up with many different ...

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