The Impact of WeChat on Contemporary Chinese Culture: A Comprehensive Analysis of a Chinese Social Media App

Lead Author Affiliation

Philosophy, Asian Lang & Studies-Chinese

Lead Author Status

Undergraduate - Senior

Second Author Affiliation

Modern Languages and Literature

Second Author Status

Faculty Mentor

Research or Creativity Area

Humanities & Arts

Abstract

This research paper examines the profound societal impact of WeChat on Chinese society, focusing on its influence on online interactions, integration with other services, relationship with Chinese policy, and user experience. The study assesses the potential long-term effects of WeChat on Chinese societal structures, particularly its influence on interpersonal communication patterns and social relationships. The widespread adoption of WeChat has fundamentally transformed traditional communication dynamics in China, leading to increased virtual interactions, changes in social norms, and the redefinition of interpersonal relationships. WeChat's evolution from a messaging app to a comprehensive digital ecosystem symbolizes China's innovation and prompts considerations about the intersection of technology, regulation, and societal control within China's evolving internet ecosystem.

Location

Don and Karen DeRosa University Center (DUC) Room 214

Start Date

27-4-2024 11:45 AM

End Date

27-4-2024 12:00 PM

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Apr 27th, 11:45 AM Apr 27th, 12:00 PM

The Impact of WeChat on Contemporary Chinese Culture: A Comprehensive Analysis of a Chinese Social Media App

Don and Karen DeRosa University Center (DUC) Room 214

This research paper examines the profound societal impact of WeChat on Chinese society, focusing on its influence on online interactions, integration with other services, relationship with Chinese policy, and user experience. The study assesses the potential long-term effects of WeChat on Chinese societal structures, particularly its influence on interpersonal communication patterns and social relationships. The widespread adoption of WeChat has fundamentally transformed traditional communication dynamics in China, leading to increased virtual interactions, changes in social norms, and the redefinition of interpersonal relationships. WeChat's evolution from a messaging app to a comprehensive digital ecosystem symbolizes China's innovation and prompts considerations about the intersection of technology, regulation, and societal control within China's evolving internet ecosystem.