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China Spektrum @chinaspektrum.bsky.social · 4d

Some Chinese netizens express their views on the 35 years since German unification. They believe that although Germany achieved territorial unity, significant disparities remain in areas such as the economy and political equality, and the performance of its current leaders is concerning. (6/6)

China Spektrum @chinaspektrum.bsky.social · 4d

Many Weibo users criticize Germany’s stance on Chinas Taiwan policy and its lack of support for Palestine.User@潘多树 wrote:“Then why do you oppose our reunification?”User@人民的记忆 said:“Overthrow the current German government and let normal humans take power…instead of supporting Israel’s massacre”.(5/6)

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China Spektrum @chinaspektrum.bsky.social · 4d

German Chancellor Merz’s speech at the 35th anniversary of reunification sparked criticism. Weibo user @沈飞 said, “Even under Hitler, no one in Germany ever said something like ‘the world looks up to us.’”Baidu user @最伟大智者 added, “This chancellor is mediocre; many Germans still miss Merkel.” (4/6)

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China Spektrum @chinaspektrum.bsky.social · 4d

Netease@青木在德国 cited from Spiegel magazin:“The wage gap between East and West remains 17.4%…Nearly 75% of East Germans believe that key political positions should be equally shared between both sides…In the West, 86% believe democracy is the best form of government, compared to 73% in the East.”(3/6)

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China Spektrum @chinaspektrum.bsky.social · 4d

On Weibo, user @地球镜头commenting that “Residents in both the east and west complain about the continued decay of infrastructure and the extreme deterioration of roads.”User @万事支持哥 added, “Germany’s feminism has also been declining for 35 years.” (2/6)

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China Spektrum @chinaspektrum.bsky.social · 4d

Due to the celebrations of German Unity Day on October 3, discussions about the reunification of East and West Germany have sparked some attention on Chinese social media. Thirty-five years after reunification, Chinese netizens are sharing their views on Germany’s merger and its impact. (1/6)

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China Spektrum @chinaspektrum.bsky.social · 5d

#WordOfTheWeek
鸡犬升天 (jī quǎn shēng tiān) means “when a man becomes immortal, even his chickens and dogs ascend to heaven”. Netizens use this classical #ChineseIdiom to mock free-riders or people who suddenly benefit when someone close to them gets famous or powerful.

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China Spektrum @chinaspektrum.bsky.social · 5d

Chinese netizens primarily express concern that Takaichi’s election could further strain Sino-Japanese relations and postpone Japan’s reckoning with its wartime past. Others criticize her opposition to gender equality and LGBTQ+ rights as a setback for Japan’s social progress. 6/6

China Spektrum @chinaspektrum.bsky.social · 5d

User @李爷无为 criticizes Takaichi for opposing women inheriting the Throne, defending Japan’s male head of household system, and opposing same-sex marriage. 5/6

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China Spektrum @chinaspektrum.bsky.social · 5d

The Hashtag # Sanae Takaichi elected as the new president of the Liberal Democratic Party# is trending on #Weibo. Similar to Zhihu, users comment on concerns about worsening relations with China. User @东方神秘大国 calls Takaichi a “female fascist”. 4/6

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China Spektrum @chinaspektrum.bsky.social · 5d

@笑到最后我后胜 says that Japan has to choose between the US and China. They say that the latter option is not yet psychologically prepared for[...]the hardliners should be allowed to try[...]if they fail, the public will be forced to face reality, with Japan still having plenty of China-savvy voices. 3/6

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China Spektrum @chinaspektrum.bsky.social · 5d

On #Zhihu netizens discuss her eletion impacts on #Sino-Japanese relations. “With Sanae Takaichi's election victory, anti-China sentiment among Japanese people has been mobilized to an unprecedented level. [...] this sentiment is more intense than ever before”, writes User @Constantine. 2/6

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China Spektrum @chinaspektrum.bsky.social · 5d

#Japan's governing Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has elected right-wing conservative #SanaeTakaichi as its new president. She could become the country's first female prime minister. How are #ChineseNetizens reacting to Takaichi's election? 1/6
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Japan's first female governing-party leader is an ultra-conservative star in a male-dominated group

In a country that ranks poorly internationally for gender equality, the new president of Japan’s long-governing Liberal Democrats is one of the most conservative members of the male-dominated party se...

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China Spektrum @chinaspektrum.bsky.social · 12d

#WordOfTheWeek
三观 (sān guān) literally means “three views” and refers to a person’s fundamental outlook on life and the world. The three views are “worldview”, “view of life” and “values”. 你的三观不正 can be translated as “your values are messed up/ I really disagree with your moral standards”.

China Spektrum @chinaspektrum.bsky.social · 12d

As China struggles with #youthUnemployment, many netizens are voicing concerns about increasing job competition. The prevalence of racist comments reveal deeper prejudices within a society lacking mechanisms and experiences to interact with foreign (labor) migrants. 6/6

China Spektrum @chinaspektrum.bsky.social · 12d

On #Baidu, China's search engine, a video of an anti-migration protest in Japan is one of the most searched topics on Tuesday 30. One User comments below the video: “If all the Indians go to Japan, we can rest easy. The Indians will ruin Japan” @星火燎原如何做自己. 5/6

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China Spektrum @chinaspektrum.bsky.social · 12d

#Zhihu :“[...]Europe, Canada, and the U.S. have all tightened their policies. Those with fake diplomas or poor academic records who can’t get in there will now rush here instead[..]”@疑点归结利益方. “[...]the moment I think about Southeast Asia and South Asia, it really makes my scalp tingle.” @ure无恙. 4/6

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China Spektrum @chinaspektrum.bsky.social · 12d

Widespread worry: “[...] some Indians are already planning to settle down here and then bring over their whole extended family — 17 people in total” @酒泉子XD. @叽里呱啦的说甚呢 objects: “[...]they might not even want to come here (language barrier, low pay, long working hours, and high competition)”. 3/6

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China Spektrum @chinaspektrum.bsky.social · 12d

#WillKVisasLetForeignersStealOurJobs?# is one of the hashtags tending on #Weibo. “There are already so many unemployed people in the country, including heaps of recent graduates who can’t find jobs” writes User @妞给爷笑依夏. 2/6

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China Spektrum @chinaspektrum.bsky.social · 12d

This week, new visa regulations take effect in #China. The #KVisa allows young foreign STEM graduates entry, residence, and work without a job offer. The topic sparked discussions on various social media platforms with some #netizens sharing racist comments. 1/6

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China Spektrum @chinaspektrum.bsky.social · 15d

Some comments suggested protecting the victim by not naming the case after her, skepticism still outweighed support for Cui’s compensation pursuit. After the September 23 Compensation claim hearing, no verdict has been issued. Whether Cui Lili will win remains to be seen. (6/6)

China Spektrum @chinaspektrum.bsky.social · 15d

Some Weibo users thought Cui Lili utilised media to gain publicity support: “I don’t get it, he’s already in jail, so why keep posting videos? Exposing your own pain makes me suspect it’s for traffic” @文姬想吃葡萄123. “This feels like a marketing stunt, with this topic trending every day” @风火雷电-郑少峰.(5/6)

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China Spektrum @chinaspektrum.bsky.social · 15d

Some Xiaohongshu users considered it would be more appropriate to name the case after the rapist: “Cui Lili is our role model” (@7号香浦). “This isn’t the Cui Lili rape case; it’s the Wang Hao [Cui's boss (The rapist)] rape case” @蛋筒. “Yes, why emphasize the victim’s name?” @小红薯呀. (4/6)

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China Spektrum @chinaspektrum.bsky.social · 15d

Some Zhihu users argued sexual assault cannot be seen as a work injury: “Work injury is covered by the work injury fund to compensate accidents that occur during work” @栗悟饭和龟波功Z. “If work injury insurance covered intentional crimes, it would go against insurance’s essence” @youyou-youyou. (3/6)

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China Spektrum @chinaspektrum.bsky.social · 15d

Some netizens expressed scepticism to her:“a drunk person [Cui Lili] doesn't have the strength to hug [her boss's] neck tightly…”@大侠Go66,Baidu.“Cui Lili asked her boss for 20 million yuan and 2% of original shares; one key recording used as evidence was made at the hotel room’s door”@先谁一,Zhihu.(2/6)

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