[chapter-delegates] Censorship & the Internet

[David Solomonoff]

Andreu Vea' wrote:

>Irwan,
>
>You were talking about China today... Read this it maybe of your interest.
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>Chinese control Internet by sophisticated means The Associated Press Friday,
>April 15, 2005
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>Filters block political dissent, report finds 
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>NEW YORK The Chinese government has become increasingly sophisticated at
>controlling the Internet, taking a multilayered approach that contributes to
>precision in blocking political dissent, according to a report released
>Thursday. 
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The Chinese government contracts with many well-known, high profile 
technology firms to obtain
the hardware, software and consulting services that they use to censor 
Internet access.

What if there were a campaign to publicize these companies involvement 
and pressure them to stop?

-- 
David Solomonoff
president at isoc-ny.org
isco-ny.org