internet - The power of the weblog

China has 10 million weblogs and counting, writes the People's Daily in an articles that is pushing this publication tool in an unprecedented way. The blogging politicians are the starting point, but it does not stop there:

One such blogger is Zhao Lihong, a CPPCC member from Shanghai. He was shocked to find that in just two days his blog received more than 1,000 viewers and over 100 written responses. He writes, "It seems I underestimated the influence of blogs. What has moved me are the comments and opinions following my articles. These are expressions from ordinary people, rich in content and true to life."

The writer goes on:

However, to say bloggers are challenging China's mainstream media is not only relevant but also much to the point.
Bloggers are not contributors in the conventional sense of journalists playing the key role in the media.