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Friday, December 17, 2010

China launches 'Red Twitter'

China has launched "Red" Twitter, identical to the US micro-blogging website, except that its messages are designed to promote revolutionary spirit.

China launches
According to EnfoDesk, a Chinese analyst, there will be 75 million microbloggers in China by the end of 2010 Photo: AFP/GETTY IMAGES

The Chinese site, run by the local propaganda department in the central city of Chongqing, has been formally named "Red Microblog" and has Bo Xilai, the local party secretary, as a proud user.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/news/8203593/China-launches-Red-Twitter.html

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