Outraged by the outbreak: Citizen journalism and coronavirus censorship
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Government Responses and Public Discourse During COVID-19
This chapter examines the early actions taken by the Chinese government in response to the coronavirus outbreak, focusing on information suppression and public sentiment management. It highlights a significant shift in public discourse on social media as citizens began to openly criticize local authorities, indicating a temporary relaxation of censorship amidst the crisis.
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