No offense Americans but...

Search using Chinese tags 

Put what you interested in to a translator, and search it in Chinese. You would find more results.

The algorithms of RN and TT are really different. RN distributes content based on interest tags and the popularity of posts. It doesn't focus on how many followers a creator has, and it's essentially decentralized. So, even ordinary people's posts can get seen and discussed. Just focus on making great content.

I mean, even if you don't search for tags in Chinese like others say, you can still achieve your goal. The simplest strategy is to post about a hobby. For example, I'm crazy about medieval armor and I hope to find friends here. Then the algorithm will recommend you to more enthusiasts. Once they show up, they'll start chatting in your post like having an afternoon tea party. You'll have a great time chatting with them, and before you know it, you're in the loop.

I can offer you some tags in Chinese, just tell me what you would like to see.

You could try long presses and put not interested and stuff like that

American rednote user here, I have to actively search American content. I am seeing recipes, tours of neighborhoods in China, language teachers, style, and international news, about 15-20% American content. I really think it's the algo.

I hate to break it to you but Canadians are Americans. What helps is if you set your VPN to another part of the world.

look up 新手画 会画 画画 插画 插画师 画师

Maybe you should try searching in simplified Chinese and not English

I see both. I ignore American political posts though. Not the place.