China in the Era of Social Media discusses how social media is changing the world in an unprecedented way through speed, scope, and depth. In the last decade or so, social media in China has witnessed the most explosive growth in the world. Being the most populous nation in the world, it has the most social media users in the world as well. This book examines the current situation and unique characteristics of Chinese social media, the significance of social media in the country's social transformation, and particularly its influences on political change in the nation. The main goal of this book is to explore how social media has been affecting and thus changing China's political system, the ruling communist ideology, and the state-run media, as well as its public discourse and public opinions. Scholars of Asian studies, political science, and communications will find this book particularly interesting.

About the Author
Junhao Hong is professor in the Department of Communication at State University of New York and distinguished guest professor of Shanghai University, China.


Book Information
ISBN 9781793608741
Author Junhao Hong
Format Hardback
Page Count 380
Imprint Lexington Books
Publisher Lexington Books
Weight(grams) 785g
Dimensions(mm) 228mm * 159mm * 29mm