Reconstruction of the “Public Sphere” Theory in the Digital Age: An Investigation Based on Chinese Social Media Practices

This paper explores the transformation of the concept of the “public sphere” in the context of digital technologies, particularly focusing on Chinese social media platforms. It examines how platforms like WeChat and Weibo reshape public discourse and engagement. Through an analysis of user interactions, content dis- semination, and algorithmic mechanisms, this paper aims to redefine the boundaries and dynamics of the “public sphere” in the digital era, at the same time, Provide some ideas for the development of network cities in China