Internet Freedom

“Nearly half of the twenty countries with the least amount of press freedom…are located in the Asia-Pacific.”

A provision in the new anti-cybercrime bill is just the latest in a series of excessive libel laws.

A regulation banning internet cafes near schools is only the latest salvo in Cambodia’s ongoing war on internet freedom.

The arrest of two young women over Facebook comments has renewed a much needed debate over internet censorship.

The “Hermit Kingdom” has slowly embraced cell phones and cyberspace – on its own terms. Those expecting that technology will lead to a “Pyongyang Spring” will be disappointed.

China wants new treaties governing cyberattacks. Could there be an ulterior motive?

Surveillance cameras at internet cafés, harsh accountability standards for webmasters and the specter of self-censorship have many questioning the future of Internet freedom.

The popular Twitter-like site is used by Chinese citizens, foreign diplomats, and government officials in remarkably innovative ways.

Chinese ‘netizens’ are increasingly turning to Weibo and other forms of social media to express themselves.

It increasingly appears that little will get done during the External Affairs Minister’s visit this weekend.

Owner’s of cyber cafés, mobile phone users, and website administrators could face jail time for allowing “seditious comments.”

India has called out Facebook, Twitter and Google over what it deems to be “objectionable” online content. With recent violence powered through social media, can balance be found?