Yijia Zhang

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Research

My recent research explores how Chinese international students and immigrants use the Chinese all-in-one app WeChat to coordinate their activities like ride-hailing and grocery shopping in Vancouver. While my MA fieldwork focused mainly on individual users, I am interested in how ethnic digital platforms shape the stage for business owners and regulators. Broadly, I am interested in the intersection of transnational mobilities, digital media and ethnic economy.


Yijia Zhang

Home Department

Research

My recent research explores how Chinese international students and immigrants use the Chinese all-in-one app WeChat to coordinate their activities like ride-hailing and grocery shopping in Vancouver. While my MA fieldwork focused mainly on individual users, I am interested in how ethnic digital platforms shape the stage for business owners and regulators. Broadly, I am interested in the intersection of transnational mobilities, digital media and ethnic economy.


Yijia Zhang

Home Department
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My recent research explores how Chinese international students and immigrants use the Chinese all-in-one app WeChat to coordinate their activities like ride-hailing and grocery shopping in Vancouver. While my MA fieldwork focused mainly on individual users, I am interested in how ethnic digital platforms shape the stage for business owners and regulators. Broadly, I am interested in the intersection of transnational mobilities, digital media and ethnic economy.