Chinese users are discussing the summit in Beijing on social media.
By Redaktion Table
Since the end of March, social platforms have been required to block access for children and younger teenagers. If TikTok, Instagram and others fail to comply, they face substantial penalties.
By Marcel Grzanna
As long as Europe relies on foreign infrastructure to organize its digital public sphere, its media sovereignty will remain limited. That is why we need a European media platform that connects different national and thematic platforms.
By Rudi Hoogvliet
Our “China Perspective” column is written by authors based in the People’s Republic of China. Today’s edition looks at how companies obtain crucial economic information in a tightly regulated media environment.
By Redaktion Table
Hundreds of thousands follow Yuanpu Huang’s China analysis on social media. In this interview, he says his rise also reflects the limited angles of traditional media – while arguing that influencers can’t replace journalism.
By Fabian Peltsch
Wissenschaftler mahnen zu mehr Differenzierung in der Social-Media-Debatte. Statt Symptomen sollten die Ursachen bekämpft werden. Dafür sollten Plattformregulierung und Geschäftsmodelle stärker in den Fokus genommen werden.
By Vera Kraft
The EU Commission and member states want to better protect minors online. The Commission launches an investigation. The EU digital ministers agree on a joint declaration that calls for better age verification, among other things.
By Corinna Visser
China and the US are selling the agreement on the TikTok video platform as a success. But if it really turns out as discussed in Madrid, Beijing will retain the power to control public opinion in the US.
By Marcel Grzanna
