In light of the ban, Rednote’s Chinese user base is (so far) welcoming the surge of new American users. 

In light of the ban, Rednote’s Chinese user base is (so far) welcoming the surge of new American users. The app has already become what some are calling a platform for cultural exchange “reminiscent of the early internet’s open forums.” Some Americans are learning Mandarin (even Duolingo has seen a surge of lessons), while Chinese users are asking for help with their English homework, and others are sharing memes to communicate with translated slang. According to Coollabs, a Chinese science and tech blog, both countries have encouraged more cultural exchanges, making Rednote a sort of digital bridge between the U.S. and China. (Semafor)