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X (Twitter) in China: what to use instead

Real-time public conversation and news. In mainland China it’s often inaccessible, so travelers typically use local platforms for trends and public discussion.

What People Use in China

Traveler Tips

  • For public trends, news discussions, and hashtags in China, Weibo is a common starting point.
  • For lifestyle discovery and community discussions, Xiaohongshu is widely used.
  • If you need to coordinate privately with people in China, WeChat is usually the default.

Things to Watch Out For

  • Access can be unreliable in mainland China due to network restrictions.
  • Trending topics and content moderation rules differ by platform and region.

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