Mr. Trump is increasingly popular among Asian men.

(CLO) Donald Trump's popularity in online communities specifically for men, or the "manosphere," became a key factor in his re-election as US president.

Following his victory at polling stations across the United States, Trump's appeal to influential men and their followers continues to expand, particularly in Asian countries where gender polarization is increasing.

Trump's return to the top position of power in global politics has been warmly welcomed in male-dominated online spaces. "Honestly, I really admire Trump, because he's not afraid to face his challenges," shared zhtttyzhttty, a major influencer on Weibo, shortly after Trump's victory.

Sima Nan, a blogger with over 44 million followers on Weibo, also voiced her support for Trump despite her previous frequent criticism of the US. Nan praised Trump's "deal-oriented mindset" and suggested he would seek to build better relations with Beijing.

"Trump is a businessman. He considers himself a great businessman. For him, anything can be traded, as long as there's a favorable deal," Nan said.

On Chinese online forums, where young people are prevalent, admiration for Trump, who won 49% of male voters aged 18 to 29 in the US election, became a hot topic before and after November 5th.

A famous photo of Trump, in which he raises his fist immediately after being shot in the ear in a failed assassination attempt, has impressed netizens with his strength and decisiveness. "That's amazing. Trump is so strong," one Weibo user commented.

Young men supporting Trump at a campaign rally in North Carolina, October 21. Photo: AP

The admiration that young Chinese people have for Trump seems to contrast with the tough policies he has implemented toward China. However, many young Chinese people are not overly concerned with those policies, focusing instead on the image of a strong, decisive, and successful leader.

Similar to the West, many young Asian men are exhibiting increasingly conservative tendencies compared to women. A study from the International Journal of Comparative Sociology found that young women in China tend to express stronger views on equality than men of the same age. Meanwhile, young men are still gradually changing their views on gender equality, but at a slower pace than women.

Associate Professor of Digital Culture Qian Huang at the University of Groningen (Netherlands) believes that the support of young Chinese people for Trump is not surprising. "Trump exhibits certain masculine traits that many modern men admire and consider signs of success," Huang observed.

Meanwhile, "manosphere," online communities predominantly composed of men, are not only places for discussing gender issues, but also include anti-feminist viewpoints and advice on health, dating, and other social issues.

In South Korea, Jang Min-seo, who runs the YouTube channel RedPillKorea, welcomed Trump's victory, viewing it as a triumph for free speech and male assertiveness. Jang argued that Americans chose Trump because they wanted a leader with a strong personality who would deliver on his promises.

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