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The Rise and Influence of Weibo (Microblogs) in China.

Authors :
HARWIT, ERIC
Source :
Asian Survey. Nov/Dec2014, Vol. 54 Issue 6, p1059-1087. 29p.
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

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. It examines ways the Chinese government has controlled microblogs, considers newer competing forms of communication, and assesses trends in Chinese digital discourse. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Subjects

Subjects :
*INTERNET users
*MICROBLOGS
*DIGITAL communications
*CENSORSHIP

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00044687
Volume :
54
Issue :
6
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Asian Survey
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
100116473
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1525/AS.2014.54.6.1059
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