Weibo: Stable for Stars, Crashing for Wedding Announcements

Weibo, the popular Chinese social media platform, has once again faced technical difficulties, this time during the announcement of the marriage between celebrities Zhao Liying and Feng Shaofeng. The incident raises questions about Weibo's ability to handle high-traffic events.

At around 10:00 AM on October 16, Zhao Liying and Feng Shaofeng posted their marriage certificates on Weibo, announcing their wedding. As top-tier celebrities with a vast fan base, the news caused an outpouring of interest, leading to a surge in traffic on Weibo.

Unfortunately, Weibo's systems were unable to handle the influx of users, resulting in a service outage. The热搜榜 (Trending Topics List), a prominent feature on Weibo, became inaccessible, leaving users unable to view trending topics and participate in discussions.

This is not the first time Weibo has experienced outages during major events. In the past, the platform has crashed during the announcement of other celebrity marriages, as well as during the broadcast of popular TV shows.

The repeated outages have raised concerns about Weibo's infrastructure and its ability to handle the demands of its large user base. Critics argue that the platform should invest more in its technical capabilities to ensure stability during critical moments.

In the meantime, users have taken to other platforms, such as WeChat and Douyin, to discuss the wedding announcement. Weibo has issued a statement apologizing for the outage and promising to improve its systems.

The incident serves as a reminder of the challenges faced by social media platforms in handling high-traffic events. As social media becomes increasingly integrated into our lives, it is essential for platforms to prioritize stability and reliability to ensure that users can stay connected during important moments.