Weibo Corp

China

Weibo Corp is a popular Chinese social media platform that specializes in microblogging, enabling users to post and share short messages, photos, and videos. It is similar to Twitter and is widely used for social networking, news sharing, and online marketing in China.

CCI Score

-31.60

0.01% July 2

Latest Event

Weibo Implements State-Mandated Censorship Practices

A comprehensive state report on censorship practices in the People’s Republic of China details how major Chinese social media platforms like Weibo are required to implement stringent content controls. The document cites examples where government directives have led platforms to remove sensitive keywords and suppress politically dissenting content, reinforcing state propaganda and stifling free expression.

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Weibo Corp is currently rated as a Toadie.

-30 to -44 CCI Score

Companies scoring in this range actively seek to please authoritarian regimes. They offer proactive support and assistance in exchange for preferential treatment, compromising ethical standards for business gains and political favor.

Latest Events

FEB

15

2020

Weibo Implements State-Mandated Censorship Practices
-46.70

A comprehensive state report on censorship practices in the People’s Republic of China details how major Chinese social media platforms like Weibo are required to implement stringent content controls. The document cites examples where government directives have led platforms to remove sensitive keywords and suppress politically dissenting content, reinforcing state propaganda and stifling free expression.
-80

Media Influence and Propaganda

July 2

Weibo’s adherence to state censorship mandates—such as deleting posts identified as ‘harmful’ and controlling trending topics—demonstrates complicity in enforcing authoritarian information control. By prioritizing compliance with government directives over independent content moderation, the platform suppresses dissent and limits free expression, thereby contributing to a climate of state propaganda.

Censorship Practices of the People’s Republic of China
JUN

01

2014

Weibo's Self-Censorship Under State Pressure
-16.49

The article examines how the Chinese government manages social media by imposing legal restrictions, administrative regulations, and encouraging Weibo operators to adopt self‐censorship measures. This detailed study shows that Weibo has aligned its content moderation practices with state-driven directives, effectively domesticating online opinion and contributing to the suppression of dissent.
-50

Media Influence and Propaganda

July 2

The research highlights Weibo's alignment with Chinese government censorship measures to manage online discourse, reflecting complicity with authoritarian practices. By domestically assimilating web content and enforcing self-censorship, Weibo facilitates state propaganda and suppresses dissent, which negatively impacts democratic dialogue and free expression.

How does the Chinese government manage social media? The case of Weibo