This week on TikTok: Mandarin learning in Indonesia and durian cake price wars

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#greenscreen An ongoing price war on durian cakes might seem silly, but it’s actually reflective of China’s current economic issues and the changing supermarket sector #durian #food #consumer #economy #news #fyp #foryoupage

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Mandarin learning was banned in Indonesia for decades, but as trade grows between China and Indonesia more Chinese language programs are popping up. What is the history behind China-Indonesian relations? #chinese #mandarin #language #history #news #fyp #foryoupage

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Susan St.Denis is The China Project’s TikTok editor and flow manager. She has a Bachelor’s in Communication from the University of North Florida, concentrating in production and journalism, and a Master’s in Asian Studies from Florida International University. Read more

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