Sina Weibo is a popular Chinese social media platform that combines elements of microblogging and social networking. Launched in 2009 by Sina Corporation, it allows users to post short messages, share images, and interact with others through comments and likes. With over 500 million registered users, it serves as a key platform for news, entertainment, and public discourse in China. The platform is often compared to Twitter due to its character limit for posts, which encourages concise communication. Users can follow each other, create hashtags, and participate in trending topics, making it a vibrant space for real-time discussions and information sharing.