Qian Huang 黄倩
@qianhuang.bsky.social
Asst Prof. in media studies @UoGroningen. Comparative research on digital vigilantism, visibility, participatory surveillance & digital cultures.
https://qianxeniahuang.super.site/
https://qianxeniahuang.super.site/
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Qian Huang 黄倩
@qianhuang.bsky.social
· Jun 20
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After 2 years of dedicated work, our special issue is finally out! We present to you 19 articles in Convergence. Together with my brilliant co-editors — Jing Zeng, Hiromi Tanaka & @saifshahin.bsky.social — we rethink digital visibility negotiation grounded in Asia. Read our intro: shorturl.at/4xLZJ
Absolutely enjoyed the session!
First keynote at Fan Studies Network-North America #FSNNA25! Humbled to discuss our new book "Fandom Nationalism" www.bloomsbury.com/uk/fandom-na... with @qianhuang.bsky.social , Henry Jenkins & Dal Yong Jin. My PhD supervisor & my own PhD student in the audience—a full circle moment. Grateful. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
October 26, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Absolutely enjoyed the session!
I look forward to serving the community in the coming years!
Congratulations to all the elected members and thanks to all the candidates for participating!
We are thrilled to welcome Gino Canella and @qianhuang.bsky.social to our leadership team from summer 2026 ✨
We are thrilled to welcome Gino Canella and @qianhuang.bsky.social to our leadership team from summer 2026 ✨
October 25, 2025 at 2:07 PM
I look forward to serving the community in the coming years!
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Our episode on China’s incel community explored discourse on gender expectations in Chinese society. @qianhuang.bsky.social from the University of Groningen weighs in on how state and incel perspectives differ on articulating women’s roles.
Listen to the full episode: omny.fm/shows/the-li...
Listen to the full episode: omny.fm/shows/the-li...
September 30, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Our episode on China’s incel community explored discourse on gender expectations in Chinese society. @qianhuang.bsky.social from the University of Groningen weighs in on how state and incel perspectives differ on articulating women’s roles.
Listen to the full episode: omny.fm/shows/the-li...
Listen to the full episode: omny.fm/shows/the-li...
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How does the Chinese manosphere compare to the Western one? In our latest episode, guests @qianhuang.bsky.social and Ling Tang weigh up on similarities and differences between incel discourse across cultures.
Listen to the full episode: omny.fm/shows/the-li...
Listen to the full episode: omny.fm/shows/the-li...
September 4, 2025 at 8:22 AM
How does the Chinese manosphere compare to the Western one? In our latest episode, guests @qianhuang.bsky.social and Ling Tang weigh up on similarities and differences between incel discourse across cultures.
Listen to the full episode: omny.fm/shows/the-li...
Listen to the full episode: omny.fm/shows/the-li...
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In the latest in our series on belief, we’re examining the emergence of incels in the world’s largest manosphere. China’s growing incel community is fuelled by state-approved nationalism and simple demographics—by one estimate, 30 million Chinese men won’t find a life partner. (1/3)
August 21, 2025 at 10:23 AM
In the latest in our series on belief, we’re examining the emergence of incels in the world’s largest manosphere. China’s growing incel community is fuelled by state-approved nationalism and simple demographics—by one estimate, 30 million Chinese men won’t find a life partner. (1/3)
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Mass #voyeurism scandal hits #China… how can the misuse of almost invisible cameras be regulated? #surveillance
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
Anger grows in China over reports of online groups sharing explicit photos of women
Chinese media said more than 100,000 were members of Telegram group that shared pictures taken without consent
www.theguardian.com
July 31, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Mass #voyeurism scandal hits #China… how can the misuse of almost invisible cameras be regulated? #surveillance
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
A milestone! I’m awarded a VENI Grant (€ 320k) by NWO for a 4-year project. I will compare digital visibility negotiation practices of public intellectuals in 3 sectors in China and NL to conceptualize cautious labor. I am extremely thankful for the support of RUG FA and so many colleagues/friends.
Great news! Eleven UG/UMCG researchers receive an NWO Veni grant of up to €320.000 for their research proposals. Congratulations! 🎉
The research proposals cover various topics, from the study of exoplanet atmospheres to the reliability of AI digital forensics 👇
www.rug.nl/about-ug/lat...
The research proposals cover various topics, from the study of exoplanet atmospheres to the reliability of AI digital forensics 👇
www.rug.nl/about-ug/lat...
July 18, 2025 at 2:01 PM
A milestone! I’m awarded a VENI Grant (€ 320k) by NWO for a 4-year project. I will compare digital visibility negotiation practices of public intellectuals in 3 sectors in China and NL to conceptualize cautious labor. I am extremely thankful for the support of RUG FA and so many colleagues/friends.
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did I contentify this blog post? yes I did by creating a thumbnail image!
June 30, 2025 at 8:17 AM
did I contentify this blog post? yes I did by creating a thumbnail image!
After 2 years of dedicated work, our special issue is finally out! We present to you 19 articles in Convergence. Together with my brilliant co-editors — Jing Zeng, Hiromi Tanaka & @saifshahin.bsky.social — we rethink digital visibility negotiation grounded in Asia. Read our intro: shorturl.at/4xLZJ
Sage Journals: Discover world-class research
Subscription and open access journals from Sage, the world's leading independent academic publisher.
doi.org
June 20, 2025 at 11:29 AM
After 2 years of dedicated work, our special issue is finally out! We present to you 19 articles in Convergence. Together with my brilliant co-editors — Jing Zeng, Hiromi Tanaka & @saifshahin.bsky.social — we rethink digital visibility negotiation grounded in Asia. Read our intro: shorturl.at/4xLZJ
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My latest on social media platforms and logics of knowledge production in East Asian independent music, out in Convergence now:
doi.org/10.1177/1354...
Special thanks to @qianhuang.bsky.social for helping bring this out into the world!
doi.org/10.1177/1354...
Special thanks to @qianhuang.bsky.social for helping bring this out into the world!
journals.sagepub
April 24, 2025 at 1:08 PM
My latest on social media platforms and logics of knowledge production in East Asian independent music, out in Convergence now:
doi.org/10.1177/1354...
Special thanks to @qianhuang.bsky.social for helping bring this out into the world!
doi.org/10.1177/1354...
Special thanks to @qianhuang.bsky.social for helping bring this out into the world!
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Here is the program of our 4/25 Symposium on Reframing Leisure, Humor, and Play in Global Digital Culture www.asc.upenn.edu/news-events/.... @annenbergcargc.bsky.social
CDCS Symposium: Reframing Leisure, Humor, and Play in Global Digital Culture
CDCS Symposium: Reframing Leisure, Humor, and Play in Global Digital Culture
www.asc.upenn.edu
March 3, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Here is the program of our 4/25 Symposium on Reframing Leisure, Humor, and Play in Global Digital Culture www.asc.upenn.edu/news-events/.... @annenbergcargc.bsky.social
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During this month’s CKN Knowledge Session, the latest developments around Chinese social media platform #xiaohongshu were discussed🔎.
Many thanks to Dr. @qianhuang.bsky.social and Dr. @carwynmorris.bsky.social for presenting their insights!
Learn more on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9sO...
Many thanks to Dr. @qianhuang.bsky.social and Dr. @carwynmorris.bsky.social for presenting their insights!
Learn more on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9sO...
February 12, 2025 at 3:49 PM
During this month’s CKN Knowledge Session, the latest developments around Chinese social media platform #xiaohongshu were discussed🔎.
Many thanks to Dr. @qianhuang.bsky.social and Dr. @carwynmorris.bsky.social for presenting their insights!
Learn more on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9sO...
Many thanks to Dr. @qianhuang.bsky.social and Dr. @carwynmorris.bsky.social for presenting their insights!
Learn more on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9sO...
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How do content creators learn about a dozen platforms and push their content into the ‘for you’ page?🤔
In this new OA paper in New Media & Society, I explore transnational creators' algorithmic and visibility practices across multiple Chinese and US-based platforms.
🔗 shorturl.at/f0mAC
In this new OA paper in New Media & Society, I explore transnational creators' algorithmic and visibility practices across multiple Chinese and US-based platforms.
🔗 shorturl.at/f0mAC
January 9, 2025 at 1:39 AM
How do content creators learn about a dozen platforms and push their content into the ‘for you’ page?🤔
In this new OA paper in New Media & Society, I explore transnational creators' algorithmic and visibility practices across multiple Chinese and US-based platforms.
🔗 shorturl.at/f0mAC
In this new OA paper in New Media & Society, I explore transnational creators' algorithmic and visibility practices across multiple Chinese and US-based platforms.
🔗 shorturl.at/f0mAC
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If you are interested in learning more about #Xiaohongshu #RedNote, @restofworld.org has published many in-depth stories about the community:
My story on XHS as an ultra-consumerist app, showing young women a polished, bougie, often-unattainable way of life.
restofworld.org/2023/xiaohon...
My story on XHS as an ultra-consumerist app, showing young women a polished, bougie, often-unattainable way of life.
restofworld.org/2023/xiaohon...
Xiaohongshu is teaching young Chinese women how to buy the perfect life
Known as China’s “lifestyle bible,” the social media platform is an aspirational living guide or a consumerist trap.
restofworld.org
January 15, 2025 at 7:55 PM
If you are interested in learning more about #Xiaohongshu #RedNote, @restofworld.org has published many in-depth stories about the community:
My story on XHS as an ultra-consumerist app, showing young women a polished, bougie, often-unattainable way of life.
restofworld.org/2023/xiaohon...
My story on XHS as an ultra-consumerist app, showing young women a polished, bougie, often-unattainable way of life.
restofworld.org/2023/xiaohon...
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From 2018 but good context: art19.com/shows/tech-b...
Some cultural context: thechinaproject.com/2023/06/07/h...
thechinaproject.com/2022/11/17/p...
thechinaproject.com/2023/06/06/w...
thechinaproject.com/2023/08/10/w...
thechinaproject.com/2023/06/20/w...
Some cultural context: thechinaproject.com/2023/06/07/h...
thechinaproject.com/2022/11/17/p...
thechinaproject.com/2023/06/06/w...
thechinaproject.com/2023/08/10/w...
thechinaproject.com/2023/06/20/w...
Ep. 31: Alibaba and the Little Red Book (Xiaohongshu): Powering Ecommerce With Content
art19.com
January 15, 2025 at 3:56 PM
From 2018 but good context: art19.com/shows/tech-b...
Some cultural context: thechinaproject.com/2023/06/07/h...
thechinaproject.com/2022/11/17/p...
thechinaproject.com/2023/06/06/w...
thechinaproject.com/2023/08/10/w...
thechinaproject.com/2023/06/20/w...
Some cultural context: thechinaproject.com/2023/06/07/h...
thechinaproject.com/2022/11/17/p...
thechinaproject.com/2023/06/06/w...
thechinaproject.com/2023/08/10/w...
thechinaproject.com/2023/06/20/w...
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Americans are joining the Chinese social media app Xiaohongshu AKA RedNote en masse to protest an imminent TikTok ban.
New from @kinlinglo.bsky.social and @violazhou.bsky.social
restofworld.org/2025/tiktok-...
New from @kinlinglo.bsky.social and @violazhou.bsky.social
restofworld.org/2025/tiktok-...
U.S. TikTokers flock to Xiaohongshu, baffling and bonding with Chinese users
Americans are joining the Chinese social media app en masse to protest an imminent TikTok ban.
restofworld.org
January 14, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Americans are joining the Chinese social media app Xiaohongshu AKA RedNote en masse to protest an imminent TikTok ban.
New from @kinlinglo.bsky.social and @violazhou.bsky.social
restofworld.org/2025/tiktok-...
New from @kinlinglo.bsky.social and @violazhou.bsky.social
restofworld.org/2025/tiktok-...
As promised, a reading list about Xiaohongshu is available now with the help of many Chinese social media researchers: qianxeniahuang.super.site/resources/xi.... Special thanks to @carwynmorris.bsky.social for co-editing this. I am only hosting this on my personal website for logistic reasons.
January 15, 2025 at 4:58 PM
As promised, a reading list about Xiaohongshu is available now with the help of many Chinese social media researchers: qianxeniahuang.super.site/resources/xi.... Special thanks to @carwynmorris.bsky.social for co-editing this. I am only hosting this on my personal website for logistic reasons.
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Engaging with #Xiaohongshu ( #RED / #REDnote / #LittleRedBook): A Reading List. @qianhuang.bsky.social and I curated this crowdsourced reading list on Xiaohongshu - qianxeniahuang.super.site/resources/xi... We're happy to add more suggestions! Hosted by Qian to make it accessible in China.
January 15, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Engaging with #Xiaohongshu ( #RED / #REDnote / #LittleRedBook): A Reading List. @qianhuang.bsky.social and I curated this crowdsourced reading list on Xiaohongshu - qianxeniahuang.super.site/resources/xi... We're happy to add more suggestions! Hosted by Qian to make it accessible in China.
Content creators on TikTok worldwide have been rebuilding their communities on Xiaohongshu (or ‘Red Note’), which generates much research interest. It’s all great, but there are some points I have to get out of my chest. If you are planning to research or comment on the ‘TikTok Refugee’, pls read:
January 15, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Content creators on TikTok worldwide have been rebuilding their communities on Xiaohongshu (or ‘Red Note’), which generates much research interest. It’s all great, but there are some points I have to get out of my chest. If you are planning to research or comment on the ‘TikTok Refugee’, pls read:
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Our symposium "Academe in the Age of Social Media: Scholarly Inquiry at Risk?" opens later today. Details here: www.asc.upenn.edu/news-events/... @ascmediarisk.bsky.social
Academe in the Age of Social Media: Scholarly Inquiry at Risk?
Join the Center for Media at Risk and the Center on Digital Culture and Society for a symposium examining the relationship between social media and the academy.
www.asc.upenn.edu
December 5, 2024 at 1:02 PM
Our symposium "Academe in the Age of Social Media: Scholarly Inquiry at Risk?" opens later today. Details here: www.asc.upenn.edu/news-events/... @ascmediarisk.bsky.social
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‼️ First single-author pub in iJoC: ijoc.org/index.php/ij...
Through 2 years of fieldwork and 27 interviews, I trace how participants of underground electronic' dance music scenes reconfigured their shared culture of secrecy with the advent of smartphones.
Through 2 years of fieldwork and 27 interviews, I trace how participants of underground electronic' dance music scenes reconfigured their shared culture of secrecy with the advent of smartphones.
November 26, 2024 at 5:02 PM
‼️ First single-author pub in iJoC: ijoc.org/index.php/ij...
Through 2 years of fieldwork and 27 interviews, I trace how participants of underground electronic' dance music scenes reconfigured their shared culture of secrecy with the advent of smartphones.
Through 2 years of fieldwork and 27 interviews, I trace how participants of underground electronic' dance music scenes reconfigured their shared culture of secrecy with the advent of smartphones.
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Hey friends studying influencers, creators, livestreamers and the like...
Be sure to check out our ICA Pre-conference on "Debating Creator Culture," which is slated for June 11, 2025.
Submissions are open through January 31. More details here:
www.ccsn.site/ica
Be sure to check out our ICA Pre-conference on "Debating Creator Culture," which is slated for June 11, 2025.
Submissions are open through January 31. More details here:
www.ccsn.site/ica
November 21, 2024 at 1:58 PM
Hey friends studying influencers, creators, livestreamers and the like...
Be sure to check out our ICA Pre-conference on "Debating Creator Culture," which is slated for June 11, 2025.
Submissions are open through January 31. More details here:
www.ccsn.site/ica
Be sure to check out our ICA Pre-conference on "Debating Creator Culture," which is slated for June 11, 2025.
Submissions are open through January 31. More details here:
www.ccsn.site/ica