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China internet censorship
China’s Long, Hot Summer of Censorship
By Sarah Cook
June has been a terrible month for internet freedom in China. July may be even worse.
How China Exports Repression to Africa
By Samuel Woodhams
China’s “techno-dystopian expansionism” is undermining democracy in African countries.
Old-Fashioned Thuggery Reinforces China’s High-Tech Censorship
By Sarah Cook
In addition to technological tools, China’s government is using more old-fashioned methods to keep activists silent.
Ahead of Tiananmen Incident Anniversary, China Launches a New Round of Internet Crackdown
By Charlotte Gao
The operation will last for six months -- until the 30th anniversary of the June Fourth Incident has passed.
Plans for Censored Chinese Search Engine Opposed by Google Employees
By William Chalk
Plans for a state-sanctioned re-entry into the Chinese market have “effectively ended” following virulent opposition.
Tech Firms Are Boosting China’s Cyber Power
By Sarah Cook
Cooperation with the CCP, often mandatory, carries risks as well as benefits.
Uyghurs’ Present Is the Future for Most Chinese
By Chauncey Jung
Even Chinese overseas are not exempt from Beijing’s constant control.
Facebook’s Plan to Enter China Is Doomed to Fail
By Chuzi Xiao
It's not just a question of censorship; many Chinese government policies would work against Facebook.
Google's China Plans: Backtrack and Backlash
By Bonnie Girard
Is Google going to give China a censored search engine?
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.
Zai Jian, Peppa Pig
By Biyun Song
The removal of the cartoon character is the latest example of Chinese social media giants' self-censorship.
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.