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Sensitive Words: NPC Shockers and Disappointments

As of March 4, the following search terms are blocked on Sina Weibo (not including the “search for user” function). National People’s Congress: - sand c**t + Beijing (沙逼+北京): Beijing was battered by a sandstorm last week, earning a nickname that plays on the curse “stupid c**t” (傻逼 shǎ bī): “sand c**t” (沙逼 shā bī). - Two Sessions + shock (两会+雷人): “Shocking” ...

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