Oh! I Didn't Know That

The Words We Choose: Taiwan's Teens and China with Laura Bonsaver (Part 1)


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In this episode of Oh! I Didn’t Know That, we explore how Taiwanese teenagers engage with content from China -- especially through social media platforms like TikTok and Red Note. Amber speaks with communications consultant and researcher Laura Bonsaver, who has been studying youth perceptions of China and the growing use of Chinese slang among Taiwanese teens. The conversation dives into generational differences, the historical backdrop of the Sunflower Movement, and how evolving language trends might shape cultural and political attitudes. Is this just normal digital culture, or is something more strategic at play?

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Oh! I Didn't Know ThatBy Amber Hatfield, Rti