TikTok Ban Looms: Surge in Mandarin Learning as Users Flock to Alternative Apps
2025-01-16

Penn Live
With a potential TikTok ban on the horizon, users are turning to similar Chinese apps like RedNote to fill the void. Interestingly, language learning platforms have noted a significant uptick in people learning Mandarin, coinciding with this exodus. As the popularity of Mandarin language courses and Chinese social media apps continues to grow, it's clear that the appeal of Chinese culture and technology extends far beyond TikTok. With the rise of online language learning and social media, it's no surprise that users are seeking out alternative platforms and skills, including Mandarin language lessons and Chinese language apps.