Do you know who is the most trending star on RedNote, the app Americans are flocking to after TikTok ban? It's Luigi Mangione, and here's the reason

The Chinese app RedNote is filled with Americans who find that its users are obsessed with Luigi Mangione. Luigi Mangione, the alleged CEO killer, has caused a stir on China's RedNote social network.

Why Is Luigi Mangione So Popular on RedNote?

The so-called "TikTok refugees," who are anticipatorily flocking to Chinese social media in anticipation of the video app's planned ban in the United States, are learning that their Chinese counterparts are very interested in the suspected murderer of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, as people on X-formerly-Twitter have documented.

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Mangione, affectionately called "Lulu" on the app, has apparently become as much of a folk hero in China as he has in the US. While there is much to be said about this vast subject, the Chinese healthcare system is a bit of a mess, with wealth and class clearly buying better care.

As an interesting side note, the app, known in Chinese as Xiaohongshu and sometimes called the "Little Red Book," was co-developed by Charlwin Mao, a tycoon who attended Stanford. Even though the Mao in question was employed at Bain Capital, nominative determinism is back.

Sino-Friendliness

Nevertheless, condolence messages are getting through. A user who says he lived in the United States for five years before going back to China shared a video on RedNote that was later shared on X, explaining why his fellow citizens "are touched by the story of Luigi."

It seems American's health system is becoming a tool for those giant companies to strip Americans, the user commented. Now in China, the government bears large shares of the medical expenses for us, and we only need to pay around, like, 100 US dollars per month—but you guys are paying, like, a giant part of your monthly income, as quoted in a report by Futurism.

The user expressed sympathy for the American users and urged them to feel safe and secure when they get sick, and that's the basic responsibility for those healthcare insurance companies to bear as human beings.

The user said, "I truly feel for you guys." "Yes, you have every right to fight for yourself at the end."

Although it's unclear if RedNote and other Chinese apps won't be banned alongside TikTok, the solidarity appears to be welcome for the American users who are swarming to these apps.

FAQs

Why is Luigi Mangione currently trending on RedNote?
Luigi Mangione, also known as "Lulu," has grown in popularity as a result of his controversial story, which highlights frustrations with the American healthcare system. Users on RedNote see him as a symbol of resistance to corporate greed.

What attracted Americans to RedNote following the TikTok ban?
Americans fleeing TikTok's impending ban have turned to RedNote, where they have discovered a shared global discussion on issues such as healthcare inequalities. The platform has developed into a hub for cross-cultural solidarity and social commentary.