512 Wenchuan Earthquake Anniversary | Recap: Internet Shapes The Earthquake Aftermath
Today is the 1st anniversary of the “512 Wenchuan Earthquake“. The 8.0-magnitude quake on May 12th last year left more than 87,000 people dead or missing.
At this moment, let’s mourn for the victims and recap how the engaged netizens can play such a significant role in sharing and even shaping the aftermath. Sichuan earthquake is the prime example of such power, more than 911, more than Katrina.
Below is a special CIC IWOM Watch I wrote last year about this story:
Tags: China Social Media, Chinese Internet Culture, Internet Word of Mouth
