China orders microblog operators to tighten censorship

Ratcheting up control over Chinese microblogs, regulators ordered operators on Friday to set up a mechanism to remove false information after the most popular service was criticized for allowing prohibited material to spread.

China orders media giant Sina to 'improve censorship'

China's government has threatened to shut down Sina, one of the country's most popular news websites unless it "improves censorship", state media reported, in a rare public glimpse into controls over the press.

Sina losses double on Weibo IPO charge

Chinese Internet portal Sina says first-quarter losses more than doubled as it booked a $40 million charge stemming from the stock listing of its Weibo microblog unit.

China fines Sina over 'indecent' content

Chinese authorities have slapped Internet giant Sina Corp. with a fine of more than $815,000 over "unhealthy and indecent content", the company announced.

Sina suspends book site after pornography reported

Sina.com temporarily closed its literature site Friday after being accused of hosting pornography, and authorities confirmed they were revoking two crucial licenses, ensnaring one of China's top web portals in an intensifying ...

At least 10 dead as record heatwave hits Shanghai

More than 10 people have died in China's commercial hub Shanghai, a local health official said Wednesday as the city grapples with its highest temperatures in at least 140 years.

China social media hailed after official toppled

Chinese state media hailed the power of the Internet Monday after a probe was launched into a top state planner following an online expose, making him the most senior official toppled by social media.

Alibaba buys $586 mn stake in China's Sina Weibo

Chinese online retail giant Alibaba has struck a deal to buy a $586 million stake in popular Chinese social network site Sina Weibo amid rumours that it is preparing for a stock market listing.

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