Synopses & Reviews
andlt;bandgt;Dive into China's new web-based subculture of tech-savy, subversive netizens with andlt;iandgt;China Onlineandlt;/iandgt;!andlt;/bandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Using Baidu, China's form of Google, young Chinese web-surfers are creating their own language on the Internet. With this book, you can get an insider's view of the way the new wave of Chinese youth communicates in code. Author and translator Vandeacute;ronique Michel guides you on a tour of the lifestyles inhabiting modern-day "tribes" on the Internet:andlt;ulandgt;andlt;liandgt; The "Moonlight" or "Starlight" Tribeandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt;The "Ant" Tribeandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt;The "Corporate Insects"andlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt;The "Diamond Man"andlt;/liandgt;andlt;/ulandgt;andlt;iandgt;China Onlineandlt;/iandgt; describes a youth culture in transitionand#8212;using humor and creativity to survive in a hugely competitive environment. They enjoy punsand#8212;including the ingenious "talking numbers" used to say more things with fewer keystrokes and characters. There is a great deal that lies under the surface. Learn the secret netspeak used by over half a billion of the coolest people in China, and be in the know!
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"andlt;iandgt;China Onlineandlt;/iandgt; takes us into the unknown world of 700 million Internet users. In her book, which is both serious and humorous, Veronique Michel sheds new light on the most recent developments in Chinese society and demonstrates the extraordinary adaptability of its bimillenary writing." and#8212;andlt;bandgt;Alain Labat, Editor in Chief, Planete Chinois (Chinese Planet)andlt;/bandgt;
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"The Chinese aren't well understood in general, and the Chinese online world even less so. With andlt;iandgt;China Onlineandlt;/iandgt; Veronique Michel lets us access its language and get to know its speakers." and#8212;andlt;bandgt;Herve Cantal, Chinese Language and Cultural Association, Passeport pour la Chineandlt;/bandgt;
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"Very accessible, and full of Chinese humor! This captivating book is a methodical exploration of the new language codes of the 'ultra-connected' generationandhellip; The youth in China are the majority and they understand how to situate themselves in the global villageandhellip;" and#8212;andlt;bandgt;andlt;iandgt;Le Petit Journalandlt;/iandgt;, Hong Kongandlt;/bandgt;
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"I recommend it to everyone who would like to discover what is to me the most interesting facet of contemporary China: the impact of its digitalization and societal levels on its human relationsandhellip;Michel offers the reader a voyage to the heart of the real contemporary China! This book is the chance for all to discover China 2.0, the China of Generation 2000. It also allows all students of Chinese to discover the richness of this language via the inventiveness of the counterculture's verbal codes. When is Volume 2 coming?" and#8212;andlt;bandgt;MarketingToChina.comandlt;/bandgt;
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"This book challenges the obsolete image of China and its people that may come to mind, an image that doesn't correspond at all to the reality; andlt;iandgt;China Onlineandlt;/iandgt; helps us discover the customs of today's Chinese." and#8212;andlt;bandgt;Linternaute.comandlt;/bandgt;
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"andlt;iandgt;China Onlineandlt;/iandgt; inventories numerous expressions used on, invented for, and popularized by the users of the Internet. and#8212;andlt;bandgt;The Weibo Empire (andlt;iandgt;blog of Le Mondeandlt;/iandgt;)andlt;/bandgt;
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"With its common sayings, popular wisdom, and wordplay, andlt;iandgt;China Onlineandlt;/iandgt; describes a youth culture in transition and#8211; using humor and creativity to survive in a hugely competitive environment. There is a great deal that lies under the surface and the ability to look below the surface is a valuable key to facilitate successful communication, Michel says. The book is a fun read for those interested in the modern-day 'tribes' on the Internet." and#8212; andlt;bandgt;Shanghai Dailyandlt;/bandgt;
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"To paraphrase a blundering local politician quoted in this book, Chinese must be one of the easiest languages to learn - why else would nearly 1.4 billion people speak it? andlt;iandgt;China Onlineandlt;/iandgt; is an insight into contemporary China's so-called Netspeak, revealing the ability of the country's 700 million Internet users to coin bizarre neologisms." and#8212; andlt;bandgt;Japan Timesandlt;/bandgt;
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"Her insight into the cultural power of these words and phrases is spot on and#8211; these sayings and practices are as playful and fun as they are deeply meaningful, making them the perfect gateway to finding common ground on social issues. Michel hopes her work will help foster deeper cultural connections in an increasingly globalized world and show people a side of China that they rarely see: its creativity and innovative spirit." and#8212; andlt;bandgt;Huffington Postandlt;/bandgt;
Synopsis
Dive into China's new web-based subculture of tech-savy, subversive netizens with China Online Using Baidu, China's form of Google, young Chinese web-surfers are creating their own language on the Internet. With this book, you can get an insider's view of the way the new wave of Chinese youth communicates in code. Author and translator Veronique Michel guides you on a tour of the lifestyles inhabiting modern-day "tribes" on the Internet:
- The "Moonlight" or "Starlight" Tribe
- The "Ant" Tribe
- The "Corporate Insects"
- The "Diamond Man"
China Online describes a youth culture in transition using humor and creativity to survive in a hugely competitive environment. They enjoy puns including the ingenious "talking numbers" used to say more things with fewer keystrokes and characters. There is a great deal that lies under the surface. Learn the secret netspeak used by over half a billion of the coolest people in China, and be in the know "
Synopsis
Dive into China's new internet subculture of tech-savvy, creative digital citizens with
China Online Using Baidu, China's version of Google, young Chinese internet users have invented their own form of digital language. With this book, you can get an insider's view of how the new generation of Chinese youth communicates in code. Author and translator Veronique Michel acts as your guide on a tour of the lifestyles of modern-day Internet groups, or tribes, including:
- The Moonlight or Starlight Tribe
- The Low Carbon Footprint Tribe
China Online describes a youth culture in transition--using humor and creativity to survive in a hugely competitive environment. Michel describes how users enjoy puns, mix languages, and use ingenious talking numbers to say more things with fewer keystrokes and characters. There is a great deal that lies under the surface. Learn the secret lingo used by over half a billion young people in China, and be in the know
About the Author
andlt;bandgt;Vandeacute;ronique Michelandlt;/bandgt; is a translator, multilingual netizen, and speaker on multiculturalism and human resource issues. She is a polyglot who has lived abroad for over 25 years including many years spent in Asia. She holds degrees in Chinese, Japanese and several European languages.