About this episode
Today's Episode:A Tibetan boy from a small town became famous across China — all because of one smile. In this episode, discover who Ding Zhen is, why people loved him, and why some later criticised him. A story about fame, purity, and being yourself.Today’s episode is sponsored by Maayot Chinese, a graded Chinese reading platform packed with many helpful features. Explore it and find out more!Membership Preview:A smile made Ding Zhen famous across China, but what does his story tell us about China’s “internet celebrity economy”? In next MaoMi Chinese+ episode, we explore how online fame brings both opportunity and pressure. Would you want to be an influencer?Support MaoMi & Get exclusive to premium content!https://www.buzzsprout.com/1426696/subscribe ↗️Transcript and translations are available on https://maomichinese.comInterested in any topics? Leave me a message on: https://maomichinese.com or https://www.instagram.com/maomichinese/?hl=en*Please note that Spotify does not support the membership program.Text me what you think :)Support the show