Behind the Great Firewall of China

Explore the impact of microblogging on China's national public sphere in this 19-minute TED talk. Delve into the insights of Michael Anti (Zhao Jing), a veteran Chinese blogger and key figure in China's new journalism, as he discusses the unexpected power shifts occurring despite government control over the Internet. Discover how hundreds of millions of microbloggers are creating the first national public sphere in China's history, challenging traditional power structures. Gain a deeper understanding of the complex relationship between technology, social media, and political dynamics in modern China.