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Three sixes in a Chinese comment may be applause, not a warning. Online shorthand can make a number behave like a reaction.

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Everyday China

Shanghai's cartoon and game expo gave tabletop games and indie creators room alongside the screens. Why would a city make space for both?

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Everyday China

Badges, plush toys and tiny figures can turn a favourite story into something you carry. In Shanghai fan markets, they have a name of their own.

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Everyday China

On some videos, the comments don't wait underneath. They appear right on the scene everyone is watching.

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