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Culture Chronicles #6: Stop fyp doom scrolling and put on some shoes. Also, should Substack subscriptions be cheaper?
A monthly selection of reads that I found fascinating on Substack and off it.
Feb 4
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Elizabeth Tai
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Culture Chronicles #6: Stop fyp doom scrolling and put on some shoes. Also, should Substack subscriptions be cheaper?
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January 2025
'American friends, you can't love your country only when its strong'
Folks from the United States are declaring that they will move to China. The Chinese response on Little Red Book was blunt.
Jan 22
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Elizabeth Tai
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'American friends, you can't love your country only when its strong'
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TikTok refugees flee to 'Red Note'
If you can't beat the ban, might as well join the other side? Perspectives from an average Chinese 🍌diaspora 小红书 user.
Jan 15
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Elizabeth Tai
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TikTok refugees flee to 'Red Note'
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The risky, scary business of Chinese entertainment
2025 started with a series of scandals and crises that reminded us that showbiz is a cruel biz. Especially in China.
Jan 9
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Elizabeth Tai
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The risky, scary business of Chinese entertainment
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December 2024
Weekend Tales #8: My favourite things of 2024
One of them could save your life.
Dec 31, 2024
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Elizabeth Tai
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Weekend Tales #8: My favourite things of 2024
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My experience going paid in 2024
And reflections on the journey ahead in 2025.
Dec 28, 2024
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Elizabeth Tai
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My experience going paid in 2024
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November 2024
Homeless in Melbourne
It was the lucky country, but not for them.
Nov 7, 2024
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Homeless in Melbourne
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October 2024
It’s probably impossible to be neutral about China
But I'll try anyway.
Oct 31, 2024
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It’s probably impossible to be neutral about China
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Life changes on you
Whether you like it or not, you have to embrace it. Well, at least I tell myself that!
Oct 26, 2024
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Elizabeth Tai
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Weekend Tales #7: Year ends and bodice rippers in the desert
Reflecting on 2024 while watching trashy TV. Also, links to articles I've written and have read.
Oct 5, 2024
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Elizabeth Tai
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Weekend Tales #7: Year ends and bodice rippers in the desert
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September 2024
Learning Chinese by being a subtitler
Love for Chinese dramas + need to improve my Chinese vocabulary = fun learning activity
Sep 20, 2024
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Elizabeth Tai
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Learning Chinese by being a subtitler
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I love Malaysia. I also resent it.
It's complicated. A bittersweet letter to Malaysia on Malaysia Day.
Sep 17, 2024
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Elizabeth Tai
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I love Malaysia. I also resent it.
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