Social Media Grows Across China

Despite criticism about suppression of ideas on the Web, a new survey shows that nearly two-thirds of Chinese officials agree social media is the most influential communications channel in modern China.

The survey of 132 communication specialists and government decision makers found that 66 percent believe opinions expressed in social media have more influence over contemporary public policy than other media.

The news arrives as debate over access to social media sites like Twitter in China were placed squarely on the agenda by visiting U.S.

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