Online Offline — How China’s Social Media Impacts Millennials

As internet celebrity economy thrives, many Chinese millennials choose to be influencers to make a living. While online fame brings them offline treasure, they also suffer from cyberbullying. The story behind their success unveils how they succeeded, what they have been through and their opinions on social media.

“Everytime I’m on the 3rd Ring in Beijing, watching these skyscrapers in this developed city, such a beautiful and modern city, I’m always happy to be here. The fact that I can make my own living here makes me proud,” said Yibo Wang, a photographer with four million fans on Weibo.

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