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      • Weibo enables Chinese citizens to express their views on political issues, share information about current events, and engage with others in discussions. This platform allows for the rapid dissemination of opinions and mobilization of support during events like protests.
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  2. Unable to vent their frustrations against the government publicly, Weibo serves as a platform for Chinese citizens to mock the government’s lack of responsibility and the failings of public officials who are meant to serve as role models for the public.

  3. Feb 7, 2018 · Weibo was also seen as a platform for practices of citizen journalism, as everyone can be at the center of news reporting, contributing to the making of history with their digital devices, pressuring those in power to respond and mainstream media to follow up.

    • Eileen Le Han
    • 2018
  4. Weibo – China’s version of Twitter – has created a vigorous virtual public square since it was launched by the Chinese internet company Sina three years ago this month. The site, which allows users to post photos, videos, comments and messages, has since expanded with scorching speed.

  5. Dec 15, 2021 · Weibo, China’s answer to Twitter, has long been a prime target for stringent online censorship thanks to its broad audience base and ability to help influence public opinion. But in the eyes of...

  6. Oct 29, 2020 · Social media platforms have become a significant participant in China’s politics, culture and society. As Rauchfleisch and Schäfer (2015) noted, China has established its own microcosm of social media. Launched in 2009, Weibo (Sina Weibo) is a leading and largest microblogging site in China.

    • Shixin Ivy Zhang
    • Shixin.zhang@nottingham.edu.cn
    • 2020
  7. Mar 26, 2020 · Weibo has a powerful ability, due to its large sample size, to study and track sentiment, affective states, online behaviours, and communications within the Chinese socio-cultural context. In 2014 Weibo released an official and free API for its raw data, a practical (and English) step-by-step guide to using the API is available here.

  8. Aug 14, 2022 · Weibo has managed to play a unique role in the discourse on Chinese society. Much like Twitter, the Chinese social media platform is often one of the first places that Chinese citizens will go to share first-hand information and post pictures in the case of an event.