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Social networking has become an international phenomenon that has transformed the way people live their lives in Hong Kong. Unlike many other Asian nations, social media in Hong Kong is active, very much resembling that of other Asian nations, and also different slightly from the western, mainly because of the cultural difference.
In this article I am going to talk about one of the best known social network in Hong Kong. It is called Wechat, and it is basically a messaging application for mobile phones. It is very similar to Facebook and MySpace, with the main difference being that it is based on a Chinese web protocol, which means that the text, images, and files are transmitted via Chinese servers. Because of this fact, users can chat to anyone in the whole world, as long as they have an internet connection, with very little difficulty.
One of the main benefits of using social media in Hong Kong is that it has become hugely popular amongst younger generations, as it gives them the chance to meet each other. This is done through a group of friends known as the community or Hangouts, where users can interact with each other through chat rooms, forums, photo sharing, video conferencing etc. Although this does not mean that the older generation is not allowed to use these types of applications, it is not compulsory to do so.
The main social media platform on Wechat is the SMS messaging. The applications for Wechat range from a simple instant messengers, through to highly sophisticated and interactive games, which are designed specifically for younger users. One example of a highly popular game is the free word search game which is played on Wechat. In addition, many users are using the applications to access information about celebrities, music stars, and news headlines.
In addition, what has also become hugely popular among multinational companies. They have their own chat groups, which are extremely popular among the employees of these corporations. One example of this is the Facebook Group which has thousands of users. One of the reasons why many companies use Wechat is because it gives a feeling of belonging and security, which cannot be achieved by other traditional forms of social networking. These groups are used to share information, such as, news about a new product launch, or new projects.
The success of Facebook and Wechat lies in their ability to provide a social network that is easy to access and use. They allow users to communicate with each other, with no difficulty, whilst providing a safe and reliable form of communication medium. Although there is some resistance to using these applications, it is undeniable that they are becoming very popular and are quickly becoming more prevalent in businesses and in every area of life.
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