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A wave of global internet users joking about entering a "very Chinese phase" has been going viral on social media. Content creator Paul Mike Ashton, known as BaoBaoXiong and creator of the "city or not city" meme, has also observed the trend. He believes it's not just a meme, but a casual way to experience Chinese culture through everyday details, rather than abstract stereotypes. This trend is giving foreign audiences a fresh, tangible perspective on China, and making cultural exchange more engaging and relatable.

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