Weibo Corp., a popular Chinese microblogging site, is warning some users against posting negative content about the country's economy. The move reflects concerns about China's slow domestic growth. Users on the platform reportedly received notices advising them to "avoid expressing frustration about the economy."

Some financial center bloggers claim that they have personally been instructed to post less about economic topics. The guidance from Weibo comes amid efforts by China's leaders to restore economic confidence, stressing the importance of strengthening financial growth. The country is grappling with mixed economic data, indicating a slow recovery with challenges such as weak consumer confidence and the real estate crisis.

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The Ministry of State Security said negative economic comments could endanger national security, accusing some sources of trying to create a "talkative trap" to suggest China's fall. Weibo's move comes in line with broader efforts to control online content in China, with the government tightening regulations and requiring influential users to publicly reveal their real names.

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The censorship environment in China has extended to Weibo, a platform known for entertainment news and celebrity gossip, areas subject to regular scrutiny by regulators. While Weibo representatives did not respond to requests for comment, the move raises questions about the balance between expression and control in China's online landscape.