ChinaFile and TeaLeafNation analyzed [1] the important role social media has played in the aftermath of the Sichuan earthquake that has killed 208 people. Social media's instant reactions to the quake has made a difference when compared to the coverage of the 2008 earthquake [2] dominated by China's state media.
Social Media’s Role in the Sichuan Earthquake
· Written by Abby Liu
Categories: East Asia, China, Citizen Media, Disaster