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Weibo and Social Movements. In 2010-2011, Tunisans used Twitter to initiate the Jasmine Revolution, the political protests that spread throughout the Middle East and North Africa. In China, microblogging was also used for organizing social movements in physical spaces.
Jun 25, 2020 · This paper delineates the historical evolution of Weibo as a social media platform (2009–2019). Rather than focusing on individual case event, we showcase how Weibo is enveloped by and also mutually shapes the push-and-pull forces of the platform’s commodification, political control and the Chinese internet ecology writ large.
- Lianrui Jia, Xiaofei Han
- 2020
Dec 21, 2020 · When a tragic high-speed rail crash in Wenzhou in 2011 sparked a torrent of outrage, Weibo users shared information, exposed malfeasance, and called for justice. Domestically and abroad, observers anticipated the arrival of a free speech revolution. “Blogs Erode China Censorship,” read one headline. “Weibo Watershed” read another.
Dec 1, 2014 · China’s weibo community numbered more than 300 million users in 2013. This article assesses the rise and influence of microblogs from political, social, and commercial aspects.
- Eric Harwit
- 2014
May 7, 2023 · However, in the years since its launch, Weibo has evolved to become a comprehensive social ecosystem, offering users a range of features and services beyond just microblogging.
Jul 31, 2012 · The country's biggest microblogging service, Sina Weibo, now has 300,000,000 registered users, and is growing fast. The Chinese authorities use a variety of means to control Weibo.
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Feb 7, 2018 · Weibo was launched in August 2009 as the micro-blogging service of Sina.com, one of China’s leading technology companies. It has since played an essential part in the public life of the Chinese people, reflecting China’s socio-political transition in the post-Olympics decade.
