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     • China's most popular microblogging service Sina Weibo - run by the country's largest internet portal, Sina.com - now boasts at least 300 million registered users, making it a serious challenger to Twitter.
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     Weibo brings change to China - BBC News

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   Will Weibo take China's answer to Twitter private?

   • REUTERS/Stringer Purchase Licensing Rights HONG KONG, July 6 (Reuters) - Nasdaq-listed Weibo Corp's (WB.O) chairman and a Chinese state investor plan to take China's answer to Twitter private, sources told Reuters, sending its shares as much as 50% higher on Tuesday.

   EXCLUSIVE Weibo chairman, state firm plan to take China's Twitter

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   Is Sina Weibo better than Twitter?

   • Despite being frequently compared to Twitter, Sina Weibo distinguishes itself with its unique features and fewer restrictions on content’s structure. Both platforms stand as global leaders in micro-blogging, allowing users to share content, follow others for updates, and verify accounts of public interest.

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   Is Weibo a good alternative to Twitter?

   • For those contemplating leaving Twitter, Weibo is one of the biggest alternative platforms for non-english speaking countries. Often dubbed the "Chinese Twitter", Sina Weibo is far more than just a micro-blogging site: it's a colossal social media platform and an integral part of everyday life in China.

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   What is the difference between Twitter and Weibo?

   • In China, Weibo is regarded as Twitter’s equivalent. There are a number of Chinese microblogging sites. The most popular of these is Sina Weibo. Unlike Twitter, Sina Weibo, which debuted in 2009, was not the first in this space. However, it has increased its user base during the last three years. Twitter Vs. Weibo: Features

   Weibo & Twitter: Are They Comparable? The Differences - The WeChat …

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   What is China's Weibo?

   • Association for Asian Studies China’s Weibo: Political and Social Implications? Sina Weibo, China’s microblogging answer to Twitter, has become one of the most popular sites in China’s cyberspace since its debut in 2009.

   China’s Weibo: Political and Social Implications?

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   Does Weibo face a long-term challenge?

   • But Weibo also confronts a longer-term challenge. Yujun Shao of Westwin, a Shanghai-based digital-marketing firm, notes that for much of the past decade two firms—Weibo and Tencent (which owns WeChat, a messaging service)—sucked in the vast majority of advertising spending on Chinese social media.

   Can Weibo do better than Twitter? - The Economist

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3. www.thewechatagency.com › weibo-twitter-are-theyWeibo & Twitter: Are They Comparable? - The WeChat Agency

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   May 26, 2022 · Is Weibo simply a Chinese version of Twitter? Why the target audiences of both are so different? Learn more about Sina Weibo.

4. www.unifans.io › blog › weibo-vs-twitter-pros-andUniFans: Weibo vs. Twitter Alternative Pros and Cons in 2023

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   Jul 7, 2023 · As Elon Musk's controversial leadership prompts a mass Twitter exodus, disenchanted users are exploring alternatives like China's social media giant, Sina Weibo. Offering unique features such as a massive user base with over 500 million monthly active users, Weibo is an enticing platform for content creators and brands to expand their reach and ...

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6. www.economist.com › business › 2020/09/24Can Weibo do better than Twitter? - The Economist

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   Sep 24, 2020 · Like its American cousin, Weibo allows users to follow other users, tweet, retweet and browse a real-time list of trending topics (though it steers clear of politics, out of bounds in its...

7. www.cnbc.com › 2021/07/06 › weibo-chairman-stateWeibo, China’s Twitter rival, plans to go private amid tech ...

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   Jul 6, 2021 · Nasdaq-listed Weibo chairman and a Chinese state investor plan to take China’s answer to Twitter private, sources told Reuters. A deal could value Weibo at more than $20 billion, facilitate...

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   Jul 6, 2021 · Nasdaq-listed Weibo Corp's (WB.O) chairman and a Chinese state investor plan to take China's answer to Twitter private, sources told Reuters, sending its shares as much as 50% higher on Tuesday.

9. www.asianstudies.org › publications › eaaChina’s Weibo: Political and Social Implications?

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   Second, because of extensive Internet censorship [in China], which is not found in Egypt or Tunisia, there are very few Chinese people who are using Twitter and Facebook regularly. Other platforms like Sina Weibo or Tencent Weibo are closely monitored by the government.

10. kotaku.com › why-sina-weibo-is-better-than-twitterWhy Sina Weibo Is Better Than Twitter (Even Though They're ...

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    Sep 3, 2012 · Sina Weibo has its share of detractors and supporters, Beijing based venture capitalist Steve Bell has said on his own account that Weibo is better than just a Twitter clone, but without real ...