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    • Twitter - a global real-time social platform

    A social media network based on 280-character short posts, connecting global thoughts and voices.

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    What is Twitter?

    Twitter is a short-post-based social media network where each post is limited to 280 characters. Founded in 2006 by Jack Dorsey, Noah Glass, Biz Stone, and Evan Williams, the platform initially started as a microblogging network with a 140-character limit.

    As of 2017, Twitter had 330 million active users, making it one of the world's most influential social media platforms.

    Twitter's core features

    short post format

    Each tweet is limited to 280 characters, encouraging concise and clear expression to make information delivery more efficient.

    Topic Tags

    Organizing content with hashtags (#) allows users to easily participate in and follow discussions on trending topics.

    Forwarding function

    Users can easily retweet others' tweets, enabling valuable content to spread rapidly.

    Real-time updates

    Information is updated in real time in a timeline format, allowing users to get the latest updates immediately.

    Global coverage

    It supports multiple languages, connects users worldwide, and breaks down geographical barriers.

    Twitter user base

    330 million+

    Monthly active users

    200+

    Countries and regions

    40+

    Language support

    500 million+

    Daily tweets

    Twitter and News Communication

    News organizations use Twitter as a key way to understand how people discuss and feel about the day's major news events. Due to Twitter's reputation as a popular microblogging network among public figures, news also explodes and spreads on Twitter.

    Twitter has become the primary platform for breaking news, with many major events often first exposed and disseminated on Twitter before being reported by traditional media.

    Characteristics of News Communication

    • Real-time information updates
    • Presenting multiple perspectives
    • Reports directly from the scene
    • Global discussion

    Twitter usage by celebrities and public figures

    politicians

    Politicians use Twitter daily to connect with supporters and express their policy positions in the public sphere. For example, former President Donald Trump used Twitter almost daily to advance his policy goals.

    Entertainment stars

    Celebrities use Twitter to interact with fans and share their personal lives and opinions. For example, J.K. Rowling used Twitter to support discussions surrounding her Harry Potter novels and continues to engage in discussions years after the books were published.

    Media personnel

    Journalists, commentators, and media organizations use Twitter to publish news, share opinions, and interact with readers, making it an important part of the modern news ecosystem.

    Iconic events on Twitter

    "covfefe" incident

    Former President Donald Trump's famous misspelled tweet sparked global discussion and imitation, demonstrating Twitter's influence as a cultural phenomenon.

    International Affairs Discussion

    Twitter has become a platform for global leaders to discuss international affairs, including Trump's jokes with North Korea about nuclear war, demonstrating Twitter's unique role in diplomatic communication.

    social movements

    From #BlackLivesMatter to #MeToo, Twitter has become an important platform for the organization and dissemination of social movements, driving discussions on social change worldwide.