State Grid Weibo criticizes netizens

Does Weibo accept criticism from regulators?

Weibo said in a statement it “sincerely accepts criticism” from the regulator and has established a working group in response to the penalty.

Do Weibo users criticise public figures?

This study present evidence that Weibo users criticise public figures through indirect discursive strategies, including parody of name, constructed dialogues and rhetorical questions.

Why is Weibo a platform for Chinese citizens?

Unable to vent their frustrations against the government publicly, Weibo serves as a platform for Chinese citizens to mock the government’s lack of responsibility and the failings of public officials who are meant to serve as role models for the public.

Why are netizens reversing views on Weibo?

That is why netizens stay highly vigilant of coverage in the Western media and refer to the ideological differences in their comments. The reversal of attitudes demonstrates the volatility of dominating opinion expression on Weibo, which is subject to change drastically as further conditions are met.

How has Weibo changed the political environment in China?

Weibo as a public space for power negotiation Social media exemplified by Weibo have brought changes to the restrictive communicative environment in China as they open up the possibility of public participation and partial political engagement through opinion expression, rational discussion, and critical reflection online.

Can Weibo be a public space for power negotiation?

As noted earlier in the review of the dichotomy of control and resistance, power negotiation in China’s context is multilayered that involves overlaps in the interplay among the state, local governments, and the public. In the 2015 Tianjin explosions, Weibo demonstrates its potential to be a public space for such power negotiation.