| ID | 123965 |
| Title Proper | War of position and microblogging in China |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Tong, Yanqi ; Lei, Shaohua |
| Publication | 2013. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Our study examines the nature and development of microblogging in China. By adopting a Gramscian thesis of 'hegemony', we argue that the Chinese regime is facing a crisis of hegemony and the emergence of the microblogosphere has provided a platform for the war of position to establish counter-hegemony. The main features of microblogging in China are the emergence of opinion leaders, the close involvement of traditional media, and a more passive role of the state in the microblogosphere. The predominant liberal leaning of the microblogosphere has illustrated the emergence of counter-hegemony, where government connection is an instant negativity. The regime can exercise censorship but has lost ideational leadership. |
| `In' analytical Note | Journal of Contemporary China Vol. 22, No.80; Mar 2013: p.292-311 |
| Journal Source | Journal of Contemporary China Vol. 22, No.80; Mar 2013: p.292-311 |
| Key Words | China ; Gramscian Thesis ; Chinese Regime ; Microblogging ; Microblogosphere |