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The "Becoming Chinese" Trend Is Nonsense

Published February 25, 2026

Views 159K  |  Likes 10.0K  |  Comments 2.34K
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Ashley ViolaAshley Viola
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159,212

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Let’s discuss the viral TikTok trend where non-Chinese (mostly white) influencers are declaring “I’m in a very Chinese time in my life,” saying things like “I’m becoming Chinese” or proudly dubbing themselves a “Chinese baddie,” and blurring the line between cultural appreciation and appropriation. I unpack why reducin…

Published
February 25, 2026
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