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Aug 2025
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Intermediate | Sina's Microblogs

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First there was blogging, then there was microblogging. Your life in 140 characters or less! Tune in to today's lesson on social media to learn more about this technical trend in China. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1424

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