@abbeyheffer: Should I turn @Abbey (just the books) into a "China: Just the Positives" account? As you know, I used to work for a local Chinese government (see my pinned post "Who funds my research?" or Google the @FinancialTimes article "The young foreigners embedded in Chinese local government" for more info), so I'm reasonably well-versed in navigating this system. I've always been interested in soft power (cultural/public diplomacy)... I mean, I come from a country with a literal, in-house monarchy. Should I get involved in China's emerging soft power industry? If I do, I think I would stick to tourism content, which would tie in nicely with my focus on the local. I've wanted to work with local Bureaus of Tourism for ages, but my work has pretty just stayed within local Bureaus of Commerce 🫣 Let me know what you think! #phdlife #chinastyle #tiktokchina
Abbey Heffer
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Monday 29 June 2026 11:25:05 GMT
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jas :
as someone who lived in China a decade ago (and is also now in research), it's been absolutely fascinating to see how the public opinion on China has evolved and shifted over the past 10 years or so!
2026-06-29 11:43:42
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FluffGuy :
The motivation is I want to debunk all the propaganda that was fed to me for the past 35 years by US govt and media. Some are true and a lot are false about china I have come to find out. am.i wrong ??
2026-07-26 17:57:58
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Abbey (just the books) :
For anyone who missed the caption, this is my other (potentially future China focused) account 👋☺️🇨🇳
2026-06-29 11:31:45
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Tristan Johnson :
on the plus side I'm completely set if I need graphite blocks or industrial grade glycine
2026-06-29 11:38:59
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Liangma🇨🇳 :
Not many livestreamers create content about Chinese museums; there are so many museums in China, and I think this aligns with your academic background.
2026-07-22 23:51:32
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user8684700104472 :
The green movement would be a good subject to tackle. Like how the desert was tamed by planting, then the solar panels and how the sheeps are eating the grass, watered by the water that cleans the panels.
2026-06-29 16:37:02
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betty_did :
Ooh 100% here for the journey from a start point of intellectual curiosity
2026-06-29 11:33:39
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cwrrtvbn :
There are no permanent friends between nations, only permanent interests.
2026-07-19 14:27:53
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Danny Mc Cormick :
Do you think their government system would be good for the world.Its another kind of democracy.
2026-07-14 13:22:25
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World 21 News :
US demonizing China for 80 years failed now
2026-08-07 06:10:25
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The TikTok Party :
It’s booming because of capital intensive investments, while it has lost about 320 million jobs over the last 3 years.
2026-08-07 23:51:43
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Theomanic :
I like learning more about everyday life, especially in smaller cities or large towns.
2026-07-03 17:52:06
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SueZ :
So .abbeyheffer is not you? Because they are trying to get me into cryptocurrency
2026-07-19 21:12:08
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apintieras :
Done! I’m really interested in their textile industry. I work in fashion production in Portugal and would love to see how they do it
2026-07-03 10:20:39
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Joseph Ponzillo :
I think it’d be good. But could I ask that if you do tourism content that you actually talk with locals and ask then how they feel about the places they live? What changes they’ve seen, how do they like things like the rise of some tourist destinations, etc… I’m cool if content highlights good and bad in tourism stuff just so long as we get a genius set of local opinions
2026-06-29 12:14:49
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Lars Helmin 🇸🇪🇪🇺 :
Bingo! Got one of those videos right before this one! Just a short clip of sitting on a high speed train 🚄 being passed by an even faster one 🚝 😂
2026-07-02 00:47:48
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kg :
good luck with this initiative😁
2026-06-29 14:55:01
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Rodbeard 🏴 :
Someone with your username except with a . at the start is asking to follow me. Experience has taught me that TT doesn’t care about copycats so maybe you could report them yourself
2026-07-18 17:32:56
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Thumb Draw Diaries :
I want to see how coco recruits their members, like how does one start a career in the party? What background do they need?
2026-06-29 20:44:30
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ZappyStories :
where's the link?
2026-07-11 03:20:30
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Ilia :
Good luck, I followed 🙏
2026-06-29 22:30:00
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pixiemegs :
following the other account now 🥰
2026-06-29 11:35:17
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pepsiisnotbetter :
I guess this is a form of transference. When a person feels disappointed in themselves, they need to find something to cling to in order to soothe their sense of loss and regain hope.
2026-07-05 11:04:24
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RLC :
wait did you change your PhD topic? I thought it was on Chinese socialism and not innovation.
2026-06-30 05:06:41
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Steven oc :
I've pondered over this and I understand your dilemma regards how to reach a broader audience. Maybe you could possibly reach out to the various Chinese authorities involved and do some interviews while also promoting their speciality. While also reaching and teaching your/their targeted audience. Perhaps.🤔
2026-06-30 02:45:17
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