Chinese social media

Videsh Superfast: Opposing China's Zero Covid Restrictions, Students Protest in Hong Kong

Thousands of people took to the streets in several major cities across China, including Beijing and Shanghai, to call for an end to lockdowns and greater political freedoms, in a wave of nationwide protests not seen since pro-democracy rallies in 1989 were crushed.

Nov 30, 2022, 09:16 AM IST

Shocker: Chinese teen about to kill herself encouraged by onlookers, sparks online rage

Chinese social media users criticised the onlookers for their apathy and lack of empathy with the troubled teenager.

Jun 26, 2018, 13:03 PM IST

Great Firewall of China cracks: Full Facebook, Twitter access for foreigners at planned Hainan tourist hub

The announcement has sparked outrage on Chinese social media, reports said.

Jun 26, 2018, 09:52 AM IST

LGBT community fumes as Weibo, China's version of Twitter, decides to ban gay content

Homosexuality is not banned in China but micro-blogging website Weibo has still decided to ban all gay-related content in a country which has no Facebook and Twitter.

Apr 14, 2018, 17:56 PM IST

China's first white paper on cyber security justifies curbs on social media, says it will thwart 'external interference'

"Safeguarding China's sovereignty, security and development interests in cyberspace has become an important strategic goal," China's first white paper on cyber security released here said.

Mar 02, 2017, 19:13 PM IST