Chinese Blog: China ramping up Internet crackdown,
Bans shed light on fears of unrest, analysts say
Two new Internet bans may offer insight into the Chinese government's biggest fears. One bars Internet news services from inciting "illegal" assemblies, marches and demonstrations the other prohibits activities on behalf of "illegal" civil groups.Together, they demonstrate the government's concerns over growing civil unrest - and particularly technology's role in fostering protests and strikes, says Julien...
Chinese Blog: The Week on the Web
Microsoft is accused of being a bigger censor than China. Rhys Blakely explains Microsoft was described as "a state-run thug" by one of its employees after it censored an outspoken Chinese blog, even though no objection had been raised by Beijing.The site, written by Zhao Jing, also known as Michael Anti, was erased after it criticised a state-sponsored purge of executives at a Beijing newspaper.Rebecca McKinnon, a blogger, described the Chinese internet...
Chinese Blog: News
News Briefs Richmond, Va.Probe: Jamboree deaths accidental The electrocution deaths of four Boy Scout leaders at the National Scout Jamboree last summer were found to be accidental, an Army spokesman said Friday."We'll be closing the case as an accidental death case," said Chris Grey of the Army's Criminal Investigation Command. "We found no culpability for criminal acts in the death of the these...
Chinese Blog: adv02
For release Sunday, Oct. 2, and thereafter New China restrictions aim at tech's role in protests Eds: Also moving on financial circuits AP Photo of Sept. 29: NY834 By ANICK JESDANUN AP Internet Writer Two new Internet bans may offer insight into the Chinese government's biggest fears.One bars Internet news services from inciting "illegal" assemblies, marches and demonstrations; the other prohibits activities on behalf of...