I was video-calling my cousin in Melbourne yesterday when he suddenly groaned and threw his phone on the couch. ‘Can’t believe I’m missing this!’ he muttered. On my screen, I could see his frustrated face illuminated by the dim light of his apartment – it was 2 AM there, and he’d stayed up specifically to watch the Asian Swimming Championships live.
He’d been excited all week about watching Qin Haiyang compete. We grew up watching swimming competitions together back in Shanghai, and even though he’s been in Australia for five years, he still follows every major Chinese sports event. But there it was – that familiar ‘This content is not available in your region’ message staring back at him.
I could almost feel his disappointment through the screen. He’d made popcorn, brewed coffee to stay awake, even dug out his old Team China swimming cap from college. ‘Remember when we used to watch these events at grandma’s house?’ he said, his voice tinged with that particular nostalgia only overseas Chinese understand. ‘The whole family crowded around that small TV, cheering when the Chinese anthem played.’
This isn’t just about my cousin or swimming. Last month, my friend in Vancouver missed her favorite Chinese reality show finale. Last week, another friend in London couldn’t stream the new historical drama everyone was talking about on Weibo. There’s this collective sigh of resignation in our overseas Chinese group chats whenever someone shares a trending video with the caption ‘Wish I could actually watch this.’
What makes it particularly ironic is that these restrictions often hit when we’re most homesick. During festivals, major sports events, or when a beloved celebrity appears on a variety show – that’s when we’re desperately trying to stay connected to cultural touchstones from back home.
My cousin eventually gave up and went to bed. This morning, he texted me screenshots of Qin Haiyang’s two gold medals from news articles. ‘At least I can see the results,’ he wrote, followed by a crying-laughing emoji. It’s that strange modern diaspora experience – being simultaneously connected and disconnected, knowing what’s happening back home but often unable to experience it in real-time.
So to all my fellow overseas Chinese nodding along right now – you’re not alone in this struggle. That frustration when you click play and get the regional block message? We’ve all been there. How many times have you encountered this digital Great Wall while trying to watch something from back home?
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