Chinese government allows diplomats to use social networks

Although it continues to prevent its citizens from using foreign social media, China has allowed diplomats and government officials to use such platforms as Facebook Twitter. Foreign Ministry spokesman Geng Shuang declared that thus a better communication with citizens abroad and [...]
Foreign Ministry spokesman Geng Shuang said that thus create better communication with citizens abroad and China's policies can be better promoted.
In China, access to foreign social media, such as Facebook and Twitter, is prohibited, while their alternative platforms, Wechat and Weibo, enable the government to use technology as a tool of social control.












