Yu Guangzhong said that nostalgia is a small stamp. And in the internet age, for millions of people...Overseas ChineseandInternational StudentsFor him, nostalgia became an IP address displayed as "United States", "United Kingdom" or "Australia".

overseas ChineseSpring FestivalThere is a special kind ofLonely

It's not the kind of loneliness where you're "alone." You might have roommates, friends, and colleagues around; you could get together for a meal, watch the Spring Festival Gala, or make dumplings. It's the kind of...Misplaced lonelinessWe long to hear familiar Chinese, to see familiar interfaces, and to return to the internet world we know so well.

The reasons why they can't go home are varied and filled with their own helplessness.

I've talked to many international students and friends working overseas, and the reasons they don't go home are varied:

1. Economic reasons. Airfares around the Spring Festival are ridiculously expensive. Flights that normally cost 7,000 to 8,000 yuan round trip can jump to 20,000 to 30,000 yuan during the Spring Festival. This is a huge expense for international students or young people who have just started working.
2. Due to time constraints. While there's a holiday for Chinese New Year in China, things might not be the same overseas. Many companies and schools operate normally during the Chinese New Year period, so you can't take that much leave. Flying back takes over 30 hours, and you have to stay for two or three days before flying back, meaning all your time is spent on the road.
3. Visa-related reasons. Some visa types have restrictions on entry and exit, and returning to one's home country may affect subsequent visa renewals. For the sake of maintaining one's status, one has no choice but to refrain from returning.
4. Family reasons. Some people have just given birth and are unable to travel long distances, some have pets at home that need no care, and some are preparing for important exams or projects.
5. Psychological reasons. Some people think that "going back is too much of a hassle," some think that "going back will only lead to more pressure to get married," and some think that "I'm too ashamed to go back if I haven't done well enough abroad."

Everyone has their own considerations, and every choice involves a trade-off. No one is "not homesick," but "going home" is not so simple.

QuickFox, an essential VPN for accessing domestic apps, music, video websites, and games from overseas.

Since the body can't go back, let the internet go back.

Last Chinese New Year, a friend said something to me that I still remember:

"I'm in the US, but my phone is in China."

He meant that although he couldn't go back, he could "live" in the domestic internet environment through the internet. He could browse Bilibili, watch Weibo, follow popular dramas, listen to domestic podcasts, and video call his family... His information input, entertainment, and social interactions were all synchronized with those in China.

"That creates a misconception," he said, "that I'm just in some city in China, just not back in my hometown. It makes me feel no different from those working in Beijing or Shanghai."

I find this idea very interesting.

Physical distance cannot be changed, butInformation DistanceCan.

When you see the same content, participate in the same discussions, and experience the same atmosphere as your friends back home, the sense of alienation you feel while "I'm abroad" will be greatly reduced. You are not someone who is isolated outside; you are simply participating remotely.

An "electronic ticket"

QuickFox is the most user-friendly solution I've used. It's a dedicated accelerator for overseas Chinese looking to access the Chinese internet, covering multiple platforms including mobile phones, computers, tablets, and TV boxes. After a one-click connection, your device is essentially "back" to the domestic network environment, allowing you to smoothly access content that was previously inaccessible or laggy. QuickFox is specifically optimized for dozens of mainstream platforms such as Bilibili, Weibo, WeChat, iQiyi, Tencent Video, NetEase Cloud Music, and QQ Music. It's not just "usable," it's truly user-friendly. It remains relatively stable even during peak traffic periods like the Spring Festival, without failing at crucial moments.

The internet is a line connecting this end and that end. When this line is stable and clear enough, you'll find that the smiles of your family are not blurred, the festive atmosphere is not absent, and the taste of the Spring Festival can still be smelled. You are just far away; you are not absent. This Spring Festival, may everyone who cannot go home find their own way to celebrate the New Year.

Though physically abroad, my heart is at home.

Home is on the other end of the internet.