[eganist]

If I had to venture a hunch, it likely has something to do with a difference in culture.

[kolme]

Almost only Chinese people speak Chinese. However, many people speak English (I come from Spain, for example), so in this case you can hardly pin it on a single culture.

I think in this case it has to do more with 4chan's culture than a regional culture.

[Quinner]

Also the whole government control and censorship of the internet thing.

[Nutmog]

That wouldn't be an issue for just offending people, but only if it became political. Don't forget the US also has government control and censorship - try posting child porn on Twitter and see if the government leaves you alone.

[wodenokoto]

I think the Chinese likes an Internet prank just as much as anybody else and are just as capable at using social networks to organize one.

[bliti]

I meant technical differences of implementation.