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Weibo, which means micro blog in Chinese, is a Chinese Twitter-like online networking tool. Hundreds of millions of netizens across China use Weibo as a platform to exchange information and voice opinions on social issues in a nation under strict news censorship.
Open and candid exchanges about the national economy have helped authorities pinpoint problems and find quick solutions, but the silencing of prominent financial writer Wu Xiaobo could put a dent in those lively debates.
Hong Kong leader was feted when he first joined Weibo but soon got a taste of the power of the mainland China microblogging site when complaints flooded in about the stench from a landfill near the border with Shenzhen.
The privately held social media giant has rejected a report that said it was ‘exploring scenarios’ to sell a majority stake in TikTok’s US operations.
China shuts down 63,000 illegal accounts in crackdown on social media posts with false information about hot-button issues such as pandemic and disasters.
People familiar with the matter say Cai Qi has been appointed to head the Communist Party’s Central Cyberspace Affairs Commission.
Chinese regulators have stepped up scrutiny of online attacks targeting domestic entrepreneurs, as Beijing looks to restore private-sector confidence to revive a sluggish post-Covid economy.
In a packed Shanghai itinerary, Cook on Wednesday met Chinese video game developers, a filmmaker and the billionaire founder of BYD.
Residents in Xian and Qingdao say change will not drive more traffic to Hong Kong as present arrangements not much different.
The increased interest in bitcoin reflects how a community of cryptocurrency enthusiasts on the mainland continues to thrive, despite a sweeping government ban.
Some Chinese visitors complained on Weibo that they were turned away from an Airbus A400M transport aircraft belonging to the German air force.
Cristiano Ronaldo addresses fans in Chinese and gets Al Nassr teammates involved in another PR win, proving he’s the best off the field.
The first TV series shot by Wong Kar-wai – famed Hong Kong director of films like In the Mood for Love and Chungking Express – the 30-episode period drama Blossoms Shanghai, is airing at last.
Tsinghua University says former student Zhu Ling, who was disabled from thallium poisoning nearly 30 years ago, has died after prolonged illness, triggering outpouring of grief and outrage on social media over lack of justice in cold case.
X trended on Weibo after an outage on Thursday that saw Elon Musk’s social media platform down for more than an hour.
A man in Beijing was detained by police and accused of sharing images of Kathy Chow’s medical records after her passing on Monday.
The new policy by major online platforms Weibo, WeChat, Douyin, Kuaishou and Bilibili underscores their commitment to support Beijing’s crackdown on anonymous Chinese social media accounts.
Luxshare serves as the assembler of Apple’s new Vision Pro mixed-reality headset, which is expected to be launched early next year.
The accounts of the influencers, each with more than 8 million followers, breached regulations that restrict speculation, trading and promotion of virtual assets, Weibo says.
TVB’s Asia Super Young will feature 65 contestants competing for a chance to be part of a 7-member boy group at the end of the season – these are the 10 rising stars we’ve got our eyes on
James Harden also praised for ‘great move’ criticising Daryl Morey, as appearance on Chinese influencer live stream brings in big money.
Prominent economic and financial writer Wu Xiaobo and two other users are suspended by Chinese social media platform Weibo for ‘disseminating negative and harmful information’ and having ‘hyped up the unemployment rate’.
Chinese bloggers are shocked at what they call ’white people food’: raw vegetables, fruit, boiled eggs, ham, cheese and crackers – an absolute misery to most of them.
The US$3,499 Vision Pro is unlikely to be a key driving force in China’s AR and VR device market, but it can boost innovation in the sector, analysts say.
Mainland social media has been shocked by the actions of restaurant boss who knelt down in front of a customer and begged for forgiveness because the queue to get into his premises was too long.
Traveller in Tibet who found an unbearable smell in his room is told by police it was from a body under the bed he slept on. Since his story, and a suspect’s arrest, went viral, the hotel hasn’t reached out, he complains.
Apple’s retail expansion in India reflects its growing confidence in the country as a major sales market and alternative manufacturing hub to China.
In his latest whistle-stop tour across China, Apple chief executive Tim Cook pledged to bring more new products and business in the country.