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Why Did China’s Foreign Ministry Make Its Debut on Weibo?
June 05, 2019

Why Did China’s Foreign Ministry Make Its Debut on Weibo?

By Muhsin Puthan Purayil
Explaining MOFA’s foray into domestic public diplomacy.

Zai Jian, Peppa Pig
May 08, 2018

Zai Jian, Peppa Pig

By Biyun Song
The removal of the cartoon character is the latest example of Chinese social media giants' self-censorship.
Chinese Internet Law: What the West Doesn’t See
October 18, 2017

Chinese Internet Law: What the West Doesn’t See

By Jan Fell
Yes, China’s internet policy quashes dissent – but it also fosters innovation.

China’s Weibo Hires 1000 ‘Supervisors' to Censor Content
September 29, 2017

China’s Weibo Hires 1000 ‘Supervisors' to Censor Content

By Charlotte Gao
Weibo asks that each supervisor censor no less than 200 pieces of content per month

Farewell VPNs & Independent Multimedia Content: China Vows to Clear Network Space
June 23, 2017

Farewell VPNs & Independent Multimedia Content: China Vows to Clear Network Space

By DD Wu
More and more providers of independent audio and video news contents as well as VPN services are shut down.

China Tightens Censorship: Farewell, Celebrity Gossip?
June 09, 2017

China Tightens Censorship: Farewell, Celebrity Gossip?

By DD Wu
China shuts down dozens of popular paparazzi social media accounts overnight.

Why Everyone Should Support China’s Banned Feminist Voice Group
February 28, 2017

Why Everyone Should Support China’s Banned Feminist Voice Group

By Lotus Ruan
Even for non-feminists, the arbitrary banning of a social media group should be concerning.
China’s Defense Budget to Grow 7-8 Percent
March 05, 2016

China’s Defense Budget to Grow 7-8 Percent

By Shannon Tiezzi
Plus, Xi Jinping's inner circle, Nepal-China ties, and Chinese censors at work. Your Friday China links.

Chinese Nationalist Sentiment After the US South China Sea Patrol
November 02, 2015

Chinese Nationalist Sentiment After the US South China Sea Patrol

By Nhung Bui
How did Chinese commentators respond after last week’s freedom of navigation patrol?

The Tianjin Explosion, As Chronicled on Chinese Social Media
August 14, 2015

The Tianjin Explosion, As Chronicled on Chinese Social Media

By Shannon Tiezzi
How Sina Weibo brought the news story to millions.

In China, India and Pakistan Make PR Pushes
May 14, 2015

In China, India and Pakistan Make PR Pushes

By Mu Chunshan
With the Indian prime minister about to visit, India and Pakistan are dueling for public opinion in China.
Chinese Authorities Snuff out Last Online Remnants of the New York Times
February 11, 2015

Chinese Authorities Snuff out Last Online Remnants of the New York Times

By David Dawson
The paper's last social media account vanished from Sina Weibo this week.

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