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Is Twitter really banned in China?

Twitter is officially blocked in China; however, many Chinese people circumvent the block to use it. Even major Chinese companies and national medias, such as Huawei and CCTV, use Twitter through a government approved VPN.

Why does China block Facebook and twitter?

Google, Facebook and Twitter are all blocked in China due to the country’s Great Firewall. They can usually only be accessed via virtual private networks or VPNs. The Tuber browser has now disappeared from app stores and its website no longer works.

Why is every social media banned in China?

The ‘Great Firewall’ in China prevents Internet users from viewing or posting socially or politically sensitive content. The Great Firewall targets many foreign internet companies, sites, and services in particular.

What does China use instead of Twitter?

Sina Weibo
Although often described as a Chinese version of Twitter, Sina Weibo combines elements of Twitter, Facebook, and Medium, along with other social media platforms.

What does China use if not Google?

Baidu is China’s largest and most widely used search engine, much like Google in the U.S.

What is Twitter like in China?

Twitter is an unfamiliar space for most Chinese people. Few Chinese celebrity and few local topics can be found on Twitter. Plus, most of the twits are written in foreign languages. We have our own microblog, the Sina Weibo, and the website is more user-friendly than Twitter.

Are Chinese envoys being encouraged to use Twitter?

Twitter is banned in mainland China, and most people do not have access to the site. But it seems clear that overseas envoys are being encouraged to use Twitter in a whole new way. Zhao Lijian is well known for not shying away from heated debates with China’s critics.

What are the most popular social media sites in China?

Weibo is one of the most popular sites in China and is often considered to be a combination of Chinese Facebook & Twitter. However, given the character limits its most often labeled as the Chinese Twitter. Weibo is the second most popular social media in China with its user base nearing 500 million users.

How do Twitter users react to Chinese diplomats’ tweets?

But Chinese diplomats’ tweets have received a mixed bag of responses – with most posts receiving negative comments. Twitter users push back by saying they don’t believe in China’s “lies” and calling the diplomats out for deflecting attention from China’s own deeds.