Sina Weibo’s integrated nature is more than what we’ve detailed above. Its comprehensive product roadmap, including Gaming, E-commerce and LBS service, is leading it toward a robust SNS. Unlike Facebook, however, Sina Weibo’s reign in China is nearly absolute. With Twitter and Facebook both banned in China, it has become the single must-have social platform for local and international companies and organizations to connect with Chinese consumers, and gather insights for this increasingly important market.
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The upside is that Sina Weibo offers the simplicity of a single platform in comparison to the fragmented social media landscape seen in Western markets.