‘Get ready for round 2’: Chinese social media reacts to Trump election victory

SINGAPORE: This year, the world watched with bated breath as former US President Donald Trump, whose anti-immigration campaign speech included inflammation and discriminatory notes, claimed a broad election victory.

Netizens in China have closely followed the election, and there is a rise in online interest in Trump’s efficiency and sway over voters thanks to local social media apps and platforms.

Millions of Chinese internet users weighed in on Trump’s “luck,” his chances of success, and vice president Kamala Harris ‘ “disappointing” achievement as vote counting came to a close on Wednesday. &nbsp,

As China’s contentious relationship with the US intensifies, say analysts and social observers, the election winner likely have a major influence on the country. &nbsp,

On the Xiaohongshu software, China’s version of Instagram, the tag” Trump wins 2024 US Elections” hit quantity one with people as they reshared Trump films and jokes. ” At the ripe old age of 78, got his ear grazed ( by a bullet ), was prosecuted and almost jailed, appealed 60 times, and yet he still hunted for a job. Then that he has found one that is appropriate for him, one person commented. &nbsp,

Many likewise found laughter in reports of Trump’s success. ” Thanks America, it’s a boy”, read a best rated reply underneath a video shared by a state media page. &nbsp,

“IT’S Standard, HE’S BACK”&nbsp,

Many Trump-related threads dominated discussion on the Sina Weibo blogging page, where US election information has been solely filtered by Chinese state censors. &nbsp,

” Trump declares victory” was the top trend on Weibo on Nov 6– reaching at least 510 million views. ” It’s official, he’s back”, wrote one Weibo user in a comment that drew more than 15, 000 likes. ” Our condolences to you ( America ). Prepare for round two, everyone.

” Putin is pleased”, said another. &nbsp,

” Looks like there’s a show to watch for the next four years”, another Weibo user wrote in a comment that was liked more than 38, 000 times. &nbsp,