Routledge China Online: Locating Society in Online Spaces

Explore the deep connection between digital environments and social reality in modern China. This book examines how the Chinese internet drives change across all aspects of social life. It looks at how online and offline spaces have become interdependent and inseparable parts of political, economic, and cultural activity. Readers will gain insight into the diversity of Chinese cyberspaces. The text treats online and offline China as separate but connected areas where various people and groups interact. This occurs even under the observation of a seemingly monolithic authoritarian state. By studying these interconnected spaces, you can better understand the social, political, and cultural shifts happening in Asia today.