China's Sina Weibo Reverses Ban on Gay Content After User Uproar

Chinese microblogging site Sina Weibo reversed its decision to delete content related to gay themes following intense public backlash.

Sina Weibo, whose service is similar to Twitter Inc.’s, said it will no longer target gay content, and will focus on cleaning up material related to "pornography and violence," according to a post online. The company also thanks users for their "discussion and suggestions."