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November 9, 2025 6 mins

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A Tibetan boy from a small town became famous across China — all because of one smile. In this episode, discover who Ding Zhen is, why people loved him, and why some later criticised him. A story about fame, purity, and being yourself.

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A smile made Ding Zhen famous across China, but what does his story tell us about China’s “internet celebrity economy”? In next MaoMi Chinese+ episode, we explore how online fame brings both opportunity and pressure. Would you want to be an influencer?

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