Elderly people in China vie to make a name for themselves on social media In public squares across China, it is not unusual to see retirees practising dance, tai chi, or even singing. Wang Jinxiang is no different — except that she live streams her performances to an audience of thousands online. The 62-year-old is among a legion of senior citizens trying to make a name for themselves in China’s massive social media scene, a world usually populated by the young. Undeterred by the frosty winter, Ms. Wang put on a show in a square by the Bird’s Nest stadium in Beijing. “Which song do you want to listen next?” she asked her 23,000 followers as she delivered an hour-long special. Love at first sight She began this hobby after her nephew’s teacher showed her the online singing platform Quan Min Karaoke two years ago. Immediately she fell in love. “When I first started live streaming, I was faced with a lot of issues that were very troublesome. I was not that...
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