A tale of two microblogs in China.

The author examines the development of microblogging in China and discusses the influence of the unusual characteristics of the Chinese internet on Twitter community. He describes the competitiveness of the microblogging market in China. He says that Twitter in China has been used as a platform for activists and to build a sense of community among previously isolated individuals. He cites the strong regulatory environment as one factor that led to a highly unusual microblogging environment.