TikTok vs. Instagram: A Content Visibility Showdown

This chapter explores the disparities in content visibility between TikTok and Instagram, especially regarding sensitive topics related to the Chinese Communist Party. It highlights significant censorship patterns on TikTok, evidenced by stark differences in public discourse metrics, particularly around controversial issues like the Tiananmen Square protests. The discussion also touches on how TikTok's algorithm and moderation practices influence users' perceptions of these critical topics and the emerging strategies activists employ to navigate its censorship.