A personal reflection on how geo-blocked content affects overseas Chinese, sparked by the excitement around Liaoning’s football victory and a cousin’s frustration.
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When My Cousin in Thailand Texted Me About That Crazy Soccer Game, I Realized: This Is What Being Homesick Feels Like
A personal reflection on how geo-blocked content like sports events deepens the sense of disconnection for overseas Chinese, and the emotional toll of missing out on shared cultural moments.
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When A-Lin’s New Song Won’t Play Overseas: The Heartache of Missing Out on Hometown Melodies
A personal reflection on how geo-blocked music triggers nostalgia and cultural displacement for overseas Chinese, using A-Lin’s latest drama soundtrack as a poignant example.
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When I Saw My Cousin’s Tears During the Live Stream – That’s When I Finally Understood What These Medals Really Mean
Trying to watch the World Championships from abroad turned into an emotional journey of connection and frustration, until a simple solution changed everything.