Tik Tok in US vs. Tik Tok in China: 5 Crazy Differences

Tik Tok in US vs. Tik Tok in China: 5 Crazy Differences

Tik Tok needs no introduction, the chinese born short video platform has sweep the world in a MASSIVE teen dance crease, and in just a few years on top of it! But before Tik-Tok there was Douyin, the chinese version of the app than today is alive and kicking! On this video we will go on board with the main differences between Tik Tok and its chinese counterpart: Douyin. Go check it out!

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This is Sara Jane Ho, expert of etiquette and founder of the Institute Sarita finishing school.

Etiquette combines charm and integrity. Knowing what to do in any situation gracefully is one of the most empowering things for a person: it means feeling capable and confident around other people. I grew up in China with my mother throwing dinners and parties at home; now I do the same. I like to create magic moments through entertaining, putting guests at ease.

As I travelled and immersed myself in different cultures, I discovered that people all over the world want to have a sense of belonging. I was a student at Harvard Business School and thinking about what I wanted to do in life, when it hit me: I had lost my mother to cancer, but I could keep her legacy alive by sharing the joy and love that she brought to others through entertaining. I took a leap of faith and opened the first finishing school for ladies in China in 2012. Today that leap of faith has grown into several thriving ventures.

As China opens its doors to the world, I want to continue elevating women and give them the tools to feel confident in any situation. This passion of mine has evolved into a business I want to continue nourishing and sharing with people around the world.

[RegularVeteran]

2022 and I still don't have TikTok.

[billy.]

"TikTok lowers your IQ." But you are not listening. Same as, "Smoking is dangerous to your health."

[Sumfinfunny]

I dont have tiktok but youtube has shorts and I sometimes find myself slipping into non stop scrolling through meaningless videos

[didi]

I searched for this video because I saw someone online saying that in China people were using it in a "smart" way, to teach and stuff. Well I guess that is not the case

[estitt]

I was expecting to hear about some of the differences pertaining to content type, like the differences between American Tiktok vs Chinese Douyin that Tristan Harris talked about on 60 Minutes.

[MoranSE]

Hello Sara, this video was posted on August 18, 2021, but continues to exude the charm of a job well done, and for that, I am very grateful. Your presentation of the content with such professionalism and truthfulness remains relevant even after three years. I extend my thanks once again. The second segment, focusing on e-commerce functionality, proved to be the crucial piece I was missing. And for the third time, my thanks to you!

[Reconseal]

Tik Tok in China is more informative with a time limit. But in the USA it has no time limit and pushes Americans to do stupid challenges.

[RegularVeteran]

2023 and I still don't have TikTok!

[Channelindoorsy]

Still without electricity, life is safe

[miguelcrisantos]

thank you for including Little Mix in 0:32. Amazing talent

[tour]

This was great, make an updated 2022 version

[Jayg]

2024 and I still don't have tiktok.

[EC]

Content in China is very different than content offered in USA

[RegularVeteran]

Here we are in 2024 and I still don't have TikTok.

[FrancescaSVision]

I love the ecommerce functionality on the chinese tiktok!! Since in most of my illustrations, I like to get inspired by chinese culture, and also in my fashion style, I think I would markey my clothing brand on the chinese tiktok too🥰

[yangjwon]

downloaded douyin but can’t sign up for an account because it keeps telling me to have a Chinese phone number and ID 😭 but in my personal opinion douyin is more fun than tiktok though and i just hope douyin can get internationally?

[SBATHORGOD]

2023 and I never once downloaded that tiktok app and I’m so happy.. 😊

[Ryker]

As a Chinese, this def clarify a lot lol, love it <333

[toyaspence]

Sometimes I don't remember I have the app on my phone

[eversick]

Thanks for the video!

It would be cool if you could make an updated video… of how they have changed.