Behind the Great Firewall of China

Explore the impact of social media and microblogging on China's public sphere in this thought-provoking TED talk by Michael Anti. Delve into the complexities of the Great Firewall of China and discover how hundreds of millions of Chinese netizens are navigating online censorship. Learn about the unique characteristics of Chinese Internet society and the rise of domestic social media platforms. Understand the reasons behind the popularity of Chinese social networking and its role in shaping public discourse. Examine the concept of "Chinese Signal" and its significance in the country's evolving digital landscape. Gain insights into how microbloggers are shifting the balance of power and creating the first national public sphere in China's history, despite government control over Internet servers.