China censors some tariff-related content on social media

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1. SS: China’s recent censorship of tariff-related content on social media platforms highlights the nation’s stringent control over online discourse, especially concerning sensitive economic issues. Following the implementation of significant U.S. tariffs, including a 104% duty on Chinese goods, platforms like Weibo and WeChat have blocked or removed posts mentioning tariffs or criticizing U.S. actions. Conversely, content mocking the U.S., such as references to an egg shortage, remains accessible. This selective censorship underscores China’s commitment to maintaining national interests and controlling public sentiment amid escalating trade tensions.

2. Why? Its not like they can hide that they have tariffs.

3. They’re worry this will embolden their people to save more instead, which worsen their deflation.

4. Looks like the media is starting to push the anti-China propaganda to influence the trade war.

   All these terms and the trade war are trending on Weibo

5. is it possible that Reuters has no one who can read Chinese? Since the start of the tariff war, at least half of the trending topics on Weibo (similar to X) have been about the reciprocal increases in tariff rates between China and the US, with news updates appearing even faster than on X.

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