Afra Wang
Researcher and Substack writer (currently at gov ai) focused on China, technology, and internet culture, offering analysis of Chinese short-form content and its global influence.
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Feb 5, 2026 • 56min
Chinamaxxing
Lauren Teixeira, writer on Chinese film and music; Afra Wang, researcher of China and internet culture; Minh Tran, internet-culture writer who coined 'Chinamaxxing'. They explore the rise of Chinese short-form videos, why young Americans are drawn to the glossy China aesthetic, how censorship and algorithms shape what viewers see, and where curated online shine breaks from on-the-ground realities.
