Qiang, Xiao,
Chinese Whispers. Xiao Qiang. - New Scientist, 2004. - SIRS Enduring Issues 2006. Article 44, Human Relations, 1522-3248; .
Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2006. Originally Published: Chinese Whispers, Nov. 27, 2004; pp. 40-43.
"Ever since the Communist party took power in 1949, the Chinese media has been tightly controlled by the government. Online publishing is a real threat to that control, and the government is clearly worried. A crackdown in 2003 closed websites and internet cafes and saw the arrest of dozens of online commentators. Yet this isn't enough to stifle the pluck and ingenuity of China's bloggers." (NEW SCIENTIST) This article reveals how bloggers in China "are keeping one step ahead of the censors," using online forums to disseminate information and discuss topics often banned in regular news outlets.
1522-3248;
Censorship--China
Cybercafes
Internet--Access control
Internet--Law and legislation
Internet--Political use
Weblogs
AC1.S5
050
Chinese Whispers. Xiao Qiang. - New Scientist, 2004. - SIRS Enduring Issues 2006. Article 44, Human Relations, 1522-3248; .
Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2006. Originally Published: Chinese Whispers, Nov. 27, 2004; pp. 40-43.
"Ever since the Communist party took power in 1949, the Chinese media has been tightly controlled by the government. Online publishing is a real threat to that control, and the government is clearly worried. A crackdown in 2003 closed websites and internet cafes and saw the arrest of dozens of online commentators. Yet this isn't enough to stifle the pluck and ingenuity of China's bloggers." (NEW SCIENTIST) This article reveals how bloggers in China "are keeping one step ahead of the censors," using online forums to disseminate information and discuss topics often banned in regular news outlets.
1522-3248;
Censorship--China
Cybercafes
Internet--Access control
Internet--Law and legislation
Internet--Political use
Weblogs
AC1.S5
050