A Platform Embattled: China’s Beloved, Contested Social Media Site Douban

The multifaceted character of Douban makes any comparison with a single Western platform tricky. (Source: photophoto.cn)

Earlier this month, administrators of Chinese social media platform Douban were summoned by the country’s top internet regulators to receive a fine for the site’s alleged “unlawful” release of information.

In a statement issued by the C…