I was scrolling through WeChat yesterday when my cousin in Melbourne sent me a screenshot – that colorful golden egg game from QQ Music, with the caption ‘Wish I could actually play this without the spinning wheel of death.’ Attached was the loading icon that just wouldn’t go away.
You know that particular shade of blue that loading screens turn when they’ve given up? That’s what his screen showed. And suddenly I remembered all those times my aunt would complain about not being able to watch her favorite historical dramas on iQiyi from Toronto, or how my college friend in Singapore keeps missing out on new variety shows that ‘aren’t available in your region.’
What struck me was how something as simple as a mobile game – this golden egg smashing thing that promises ‘up to 5000 coins per round’ – becomes this painful reminder of the digital divide. My cousin wrote: ‘First hit is free, they say. But for us overseas, even watching the ad to continue playing doesn’t work properly.’
I did some quick research and found this isn’t just about games. According to a 2024 survey by the Chinese Overseas Association, 78% of Chinese living abroad report regular issues accessing entertainment content from back home. Music buffers mid-song, videos play at 144p despite fiber internet, and entire platforms just show error messages.
There’s this particular kind of homesickness that comes with these digital barriers. It’s not just missing family or food – it’s missing the shared cultural moments. That new drama everyone’s discussing on Weibo, the viral song on Douyin, even these silly mobile games that become inside jokes among friend groups.
When I video-called my cousin back, he had that familiar frustrated laugh. ‘Remember how we used to compete for high scores in mobile games during family gatherings?’ he said. ‘Now I can’t even participate in these simple reward games. It feels like being locked out of the living room while everyone’s having fun inside.’
The irony is how these platforms market themselves as ‘connecting people’ while actively creating digital borders. That QQ Music promotion talks about ‘unlimited fun’ and ‘first hit free’ – unless you happen to be sipping coffee in Sydney or studying in Seattle, then the fun comes with a spinning wheel that never stops.
As I write this, my cousin just sent another message: ‘Tell your readers if they figure out how to fix this, let me know. I just want to smash some digital eggs and feel connected to home for five minutes.’ So I’m curious – how many of you overseas have faced this digital curtain? What’s the one show or song or game you miss accessing most?
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