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China censors some tariff-related content on social media


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China began censoring some tariff-related content on social media on Wednesday after U.S. "reciprocal" tariffs on dozens of countries took effect, including massive 104% duties on Chinese goods, while posts criticising the U.S. were top hits. Hashtags and searches for "tariff" or "104" were mostly blocked on social media platform Weibo, with pages showing an error message. Other hashtags, particularly those suggesting that the U.S. has an egg shortage, were amongst the most viewed on Weibo.

The article from AOL News discusses how China has intensified its censorship efforts in response to the ongoing trade war with the United States, particularly targeting content related to tariffs. As the U.S. imposed new tariffs on Chinese goods, Chinese authorities have been actively blocking or removing online discussions and news about these tariffs to control the narrative and minimize public discontent. This censorship extends to social media platforms and search engines, where keywords associated with the trade war are filtered out. The article highlights specific instances where posts about the economic impact of tariffs were deleted, and it notes that this increased censorship reflects the Chinese government's strategy to manage public perception and maintain stability amidst escalating trade tensions.

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