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China’s Memory Hole: The Images Erased From Sina Weibo

Nov. 14, 2013

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. If you work as a Weibo censor and are willing to speak to ProPublica about your experiences, please contact at [email protected] (PGP key). Related Story | Methodology | Further Resources

Click on a category below to see images on that subject which have been deleted.

Political Speech

Long Text

Dissidents

Bo Xilai

Public Figures

Protests

Wang Lin

Scandals & Corruption

Censorship

Cartoons & Humor

Image captions were written by a team of volunteers who are fluent in Mandarin and familiar with Chinese culture and current events. However, ProPublica is not in a position to confirm the accuracy of any of the descriptions. If you notice any mistakes, please contact us at [email protected].