This book brings together scholars from a variety of disciplines to address critical perspectives on Chinese language social media, internationalizing the state

Introducing the concept of state-sponsored platformization, this volume shows the complexity behind the central role the party-state plays in shaping social med

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China in the Era of Social Media discusses how social media is changing the world in an unprecedented way through speed, scope, and depth. In the last decade or

Social Networks in China provides an in-depth guide to Chinese social networks, covering behaviors, usage, key issues, and future developments. Chinese scholars