TikTok’s adoption of Chinese health practices is thanks to a 23-year-old.Sherry Zhu first went viral after posting a trip to her mother’s home province in Guizhou, China wearing traditional hanfu. Her viewership has since turned cultural curiosity into a full-blown movement—one she hopes creates a positive space for Chinese-Americans who grew up feeling their heritage was something to hide. Her videos declaring viewers have “been Chinese their whole lives” if they’ve adopted certain habits have collectively gained millions of views. A broader trend of interest in Chinese beauty and lifestyle started with Chinese creators sharing Douyin makeup tutorials and traditional clothing, but Zhu’s blend of humor and heritage has made her its most recognizable face. She’s since built a massive following of mostly women in their twenties embracing Chinese wellness habits like tai chi and hot water with goji berries. (The Times)
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