the internet and social media have played a significant role in contemporarypolitical sphere of indonesia. in particular, they have been widely usedfor political activism and discussion; but whether the discussions areconstructive is another issue. constructive political discussion requiresseveral preconditions; one of the most important requirements is rationalreasoning. citizens must be equip...

Abstract This article examines Chinese celebrities' UN-affiliated Weibo activism in the context of China's increasing engagement United Nations, which coincides with a shrinking domestic public sphere under Xi Jinping's leadership. Our sheds light on how celebrity diplomacy is balancing contradictory expectations by UN, party-state and China. In doing so, we offer an important conceptual update...