Social Media and Ordinary Life: Affect, Ethics, and Aspiration in Contemporary China, Cara Wallis (2025)

Key Points

• The review examines how social media impacts everyday experiences and aspirational dynamics in China.
• Literature review of Cara Wallis's book on social media in China.
• Analysis of themes related to affect, ethics, and aspiration.
• Highlights the emotional connections formed through social media.
• Shows the ethical considerations surrounding online interactions.
• Discusses the aspirational aspects that social media fosters among individuals in China.