Rise of Microblogs in China – A Challenge and an Opportunity
“The more the number of people, the stronger we are” Mao Zedong
In recent years microblogs have emerged as a serious challenge for the Chinese government as they have become an effective means for common citizens to voice their opinions. With more and more citizens joining this new and still emerging media, the Chinese State is doing all it can to curtail freedom of expression. Although the government is trying to have absolute control over