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Holy cow. You just explained stuff I hadnt been able to comprehend.

My background is about 30 years in US film and tv production, as a producer and writer. I will be 75 in April. And Ive never ever seen anything like what happens among fans in China. I mean sure, US stars occasionally attract crazed stalkers -- but thats rare and not at all the same thing.

Anyway.

I learned all kinds of new words and concepts like Stan, shipping, and fanfic.

Anyway, you should compile your essays into a book.

Im still into watching Chinese productions as a way to comprehend Chinese culture. Fandom is a sociological phenomenon. Thx for being on substack.

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