Zeng Jiajun, a former tech worker, fell in love
with social media app Clubhouse, a window
through the ruling Communist Party’s pervasive
censorship, after listening to a freewheeling
discussion between members of China’s Uighur
minority and Han majority that wound up
lasting 12 hours.
Thousands of Chinese flocked to the app, which
allowed unfettered discussion with people
abroad about democracy, Taiwan and other
sensitive topics at a time when President Xi
Jinping’s government is increasingly hostile to
independent voices.
“This kind of communication is rare,” Zeng said.
“Hearing someone’s voice can make both sides
realize we’re all human.”