"Imagine a world where news traveled a lot slower. Sure, you could catch up with your friends between classes, pass notes, or talk on the telephone after school. But using the Internet to get constant updates about their daily lives? Unheard of! Just a few decades ago, the idea of being able to follow almost anyone online still sounded like sorcery to most people. However, right around the beginning of the twenty-first century, the game changer that is social media arrived on the scene. Now people can take their pick of platforms when it comes to effortlessly sharing pictures, thoughts, or videos. Social media has allowed more people to connect online than ever before, from regular people to celebrities and businesses. By now, most people have heard of powerhouse social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. In 2016, a new short-form video-sharing platform appeared on the scene. In China, it's known as Douyin, but you probably know it as TikTok"--.
