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China internet censorship
How WeChat Conquered Tibet
By Tenzin Dalha
Tibetans know the surveillance risks, but many choose to give up privacy for convenience.
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China’s Long, Hot Summer of Censorship
June 24, 2019
China’s Long, Hot Summer of Censorship
June has been a terrible month for internet freedom in China. July may be even worse.
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China’s Long, Hot Summer of Censorship
How China Exports Repression to Africa
February 23, 2019
How China Exports Repression to Africa
China’s “techno-dystopian expansionism” is undermining democracy in African countries.
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How China Exports Repression to Africa
Old-Fashioned Thuggery Reinforces China’s High-Tech Censorship
January 26, 2019
Old-Fashioned Thuggery Reinforces China’s High-Tech Censorship
In addition to technological tools, China’s government is using more old-fashioned methods to keep activists silent.
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Old-Fashioned Thuggery Reinforces China’s High-Tech Censorship
Ahead of Tiananmen Incident Anniversary, China Launches a New Round of Internet Crackdown
January 04, 2019
Ahead of Tiananmen Incident Anniversary, China Launches a New Round of Internet Crackdown
The operation will last for six months -- until the 30th anniversary of the June Fourth Incident has passed.
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Ahead of Tiananmen Incident Anniversary, China Launches a New Round of Internet Crackdown
Plans for Censored Chinese Search Engine Opposed by Google Employees
December 21, 2018
Plans for Censored Chinese Search Engine Opposed by Google Employees
Plans for a state-sanctioned re-entry into the Chinese market have “effectively ended” following virulent opposition.
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Plans for Censored Chinese Search Engine Opposed by Google Employees
Tech Firms Are Boosting China’s Cyber Power
September 25, 2018
Tech Firms Are Boosting China’s Cyber Power
Cooperation with the CCP, often mandatory, carries risks as well as benefits.
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Tech Firms Are Boosting China’s Cyber Power
Uyghurs’ Present Is the Future for Most Chinese
August 18, 2018
Uyghurs’ Present Is the Future for Most Chinese
Even Chinese overseas are not exempt from Beijing’s constant control.
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Uyghurs’ Present Is the Future for Most Chinese
Facebook’s Plan to Enter China Is Doomed to Fail
August 14, 2018
Facebook’s Plan to Enter China Is Doomed to Fail
It's not just a question of censorship; many Chinese government policies would work against Facebook.
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Facebook’s Plan to Enter China Is Doomed to Fail
Google's China Plans: Backtrack and Backlash
August 08, 2018
Google's China Plans: Backtrack and Backlash
Is Google going to give China a censored search engine?
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Google's China Plans: Backtrack and Backlash
China’s Great Firewall: A Serious Pain in the Neck for European and US Companies
June 21, 2018
China’s Great Firewall: A Serious Pain in the Neck for European and US Companies
While China vows to become a “strong cyberpower,” China’s internet restrictions are having the opposite effect.
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China’s Great Firewall: A Serious Pain in the Neck for European and US Companies
<i>Zai Jian</i>, Peppa Pig
May 08, 2018
Zai Jian, Peppa Pig
The removal of the cartoon character is the latest example of Chinese social media giants' self-censorship.
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Zai Jian, Peppa Pig
China’s Top News Apps Fall Victim to Government Ban — Again
April 11, 2018
China’s Top News Apps Fall Victim to Government Ban — Again
China’s regulators order permanent removal or complete cleanup of these apps for improper content.
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China’s Top News Apps Fall Victim to Government Ban — Again
China’s Rising Tax on Information
February 27, 2018
China’s Rising Tax on Information
The amount of economic and educational privilege needed to jump the Great Firewall keeps increasing.
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China’s Rising Tax on Information
The Rapid Rise of Censorship in Southeast Asia
January 19, 2018
The Rapid Rise of Censorship in Southeast Asia
From Myanmar to Indonesia, governments are clamping down on the internet and social media.
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The Rapid Rise of Censorship in Southeast Asia
Chinese Internet Law: What the West Doesn’t See
October 18, 2017
Chinese Internet Law: What the West Doesn’t See
Yes, China’s internet policy quashes dissent – but it also fosters innovation.
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Chinese Internet Law: What the West Doesn’t See
Why Are Chinese Netizens Excited About Russia's Ban On VPNs?
August 02, 2017
Why Are Chinese Netizens Excited About Russia's Ban On VPNs?
After Russia passed a law banning VPNs, the news splashed across the front pages of Chinese websites.
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Why Are Chinese Netizens Excited About Russia's Ban On VPNs?
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Sebastien Peyrouse on the EU's New Central Asia Strategy
July 16, 2019
Sebastien Peyrouse on the EU's New Central Asia Strategy
What are Europe’s main interests in Central Asia and how does the EU plan to pursue them?
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