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Weibo pulls celeb ranking list after state media raps ‘unworthy’ stars By Josh Horwitz and Sophie Yu SHANGHAI (Reuters) -China’s Twitter-like Sina Weibo said on Friday it would take down an online list that ranks celebrities by popularity after state media said social media platforms ought to rein in the promotion of celebrity culture to protect children. The announcement came hours after the state-owned People’s Daily published an editorial criticising platforms that prioritize traffic and create celebrities out of “unworthy” individuals, who can draw attention and money from fans. It did not name any companies. Weibo said its decision to...
