In 2023, feeds about Fukushima's radioactive wastewater discharging into the ocean grabbed the most attention on Weibo among other news topics. According to an index measuring the impact of posts on the microblogging site within the first 72 hours of post-release, the topic scored 95 out of 100 points. Japan's action prompted a swift and angry response from Chinese authorities and triggered the rise of anti-Japanese sentiment in China.
Most trending news or topics on Weibo in China in 2023
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