Top 10 Chinese Internet Memes of 2012 ? Global Voices org article on over 400 million Weibo (China?s twitter) users

With over 400 million Weibo (China?s twitter) users, Chinese social media has become a prominent source keeping people updated about what?s happening in China. As the year comes to an end, we?ve picked China?s 10 most memorable Internet memes of 2012. They cover scandal, celebrity, humour and buzzwords.

#1 Dog vs. Locust ? China-Hong Kong conflict

Hong Kong?s people have long held resentment towards mainlanders due to some ill-mannered tourists and pregnant women sneaking in for birthright residency. In January 2012, a video of Hong Kongers and mainlanders arguing on the Hong Kong subway went online. In the video, a few children from the mainland were accused of violating the rules by eating on the subway. The incident soon expanded to resentment on both sides. Peking University professor Kong Qingdong called Hong Kongers dogs. (?)

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