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Chinese microblogging platform launched by Sina in 2009, with 562 million monthly users.
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Timeline for Weibo
#14 18 Oct
Mentioned in: Guangzhou hull hints at UUV mothership
Autonomous Systems: Land & SeaBackground
Naval News based its 18 October 2026 report of a second suspected Chinese drone mothership on stills from two short videos first shared on Weibo. Their authenticity remains to be confirmed.
Sina launched Weibo in August 2009. It had 562 million monthly active users in March 2026, down from 591 million a year earlier, the company reported.
Common Questions
How many people use Weibo?
Weibo reported 562 million monthly active users and 254 million daily active users in March 2026.Source: Weibo Q1 2026 results
Where did the Guangzhou drone mothership footage come from?
Two short video reels first shared on Weibo; Naval News says their authenticity remains to be confirmed.Source: Naval News
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