Some influencers in China have spent US$2,500 to rent a United Nations conference room and US$49,999 to attend Trump’s inauguration, all in an effort to cultivate an “elite persona”.
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Shirley Lin, a 22-year-old Chinese student at New York University with 7.2 million followers on Douyin, captivates audiences by sharing insights into her college life and musical talents.
She has reportedly dined with Bill Gates and attended star-studded events alongside icons like Eileen Gu.
On November 2, Lin posted a video of her delivering a speech on “Youth Leadership” at the UN.
One commenter remarked: “Lin is gorgeous, fluent in English, and speaks at prestigious international organisations – truly the epitome of elite. What an enviable life!”
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