China's Fan Culture War: When Fandom Hijacks the Olympics

2024-08-26 1

China's Fan Culture War: When Fandom Hijacks the Olympics
As China's fan culture spills over from pop idols to Olympic athletes, the country's strict censorship regime finds itself both using and restraining this powerful force. In a society where young people have limited avenues for expression, fandom has become an outlet for participation and influence.