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China internet censorship
June 21, 2018
China’s Great Firewall: A Serious Pain in the Neck for European and US Companies
By Charlotte Gao
While China vows to become a “strong cyberpower,” China’s internet restrictions are having the opposite effect.
May 08, 2018
Zai Jian, Peppa Pig
By Biyun Song
The removal of the cartoon character is the latest example of Chinese social media giants' self-censorship.
April 11, 2018
China’s Top News Apps Fall Victim to Government Ban — Again
By Charlotte Gao
China’s regulators order permanent removal or complete cleanup of these apps for improper content.
February 27, 2018
China’s Rising Tax on Information
By Kelsey Ables
The amount of economic and educational privilege needed to jump the Great Firewall keeps increasing.
January 19, 2018
The Rapid Rise of Censorship in Southeast Asia
By Nithin Coca
From Myanmar to Indonesia, governments are clamping down on the internet and social media.
October 18, 2017
Chinese Internet Law: What the West Doesn’t See
By Jan Fell
Yes, China’s internet policy quashes dissent – but it also fosters innovation.
August 02, 2017
Why Are Chinese Netizens Excited About Russia's Ban On VPNs?
By Charlotte Gao
After Russia passed a law banning VPNs, the news splashed across the front pages of Chinese websites.
June 01, 2017
China's Cybersecurity Law: What You Need to Know
By Jack Wagner
The law, which comes into effect June 1, raises data protection concerns for foreign firms.
May 23, 2017
China’s Next Internet Crackdown
By Sarah Cook
China's Cybersecurity Law could take internet censorship to a new high.
March 15, 2017
Why and How Tillerson Should Address Human Rights on China Visit
By Sarah Cook and Annie Boyajian
Raising human rights concerns on his first trip to China (or failing to do so) will send a strong message.
November 10, 2016
What Does China's New Cybersecurity Law Mean for Chinese Internet Companies?
By Lotus Ruan
New responsibilities for tech companies will make it hard for smaller firms to survive.
August 15, 2015
Taiwan's Coast Guard Conducts Armed Raid to Reclaim 'Hostages' Taken by Chinese Fishermen
By Shannon Tiezzi
Plus, more on the situation in Tianjin, a shadow banking collapse, and China's "internet police." Friday China links.