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China’s Memory Hole: The Images Erased From Sina Weibo
ProPublica has been collecting images that have been deleted by censors from Sina Weibo, "China’s Twitter," since May. We gathered a team of people proficient in Mandarin to read and interpret 527 deleted images collected during a two-week window this summer. The images provide a window into the Chinese elite’s self-image and its fears, as well as a lens through which to understand China’s vast system of censorship.
新浪微博:遭遇中国式审查
近五个月来,我们关注了100个新浪微博账号,收集了所有附带图片于被删除的微博信息。这些删除的图片并让我们更加了解中国如何运转这一庞大的审查系统。
Further Reading: Deleted Posts on Weibo
If you are interested in reporting on, or just learning about, how censorship works on Sina Weibo, here are some resources we found useful.
How to Get Censored on China’s Twitter
For five months, we’ve been observing 100 accounts on Sina Weibo, “China’s Twitter,” keeping track of images that are deleted by censors. Those deleted images provide a window onto China’s vast system of censorship.
Data-Driven Journalism’s Secrets
I’ve spent the last few weeks in the U.S. on a Fellowship with the International Center for Journalists, talking to some American newsrooms about how they approach data-driven journalism. Here’s a bit about what I’ve learned.
How a Telecom Helped the Government Spy on Me
When federal agents investigated a story I wrote, they violated Department of Justice rules and my privacy in many of the ways Edward Snowden has suggested could happen.
Dose of Confusion
A mix-up between two Tylenol products threatened a baby’s life. It was an all-too-easy mistake to make – and both the FDA and the Johnson & Johnson unit that makes Tylenol knew it had happened before.
Use Only as Directed
About 150 Americans a year die by accidentally taking too much acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol. The toll does not have to be so high.
FAQ: What You Need to Know About the NSA's Surveillance Programs
A detailed snapshot of what's known about the NSA surveillance programs.
Where Do “Good” Software Practices Fit Into News Applications
When building news apps, good software practices don't go out the window; but something else becomes more important — the content and the story.
