Chinese Whispers. Xiao Qiang.
by Qiang, Xiao; ProQuest Information and Learning Company.
Series: SIRS Enduring Issues 2006Article 44Human Relations. Publisher: New Scientist, 2004ISSN: 1522-3248;.Subject(s): Censorship -- China | Cybercafes | Internet -- Access control | Internet -- Law and legislation | Internet -- Political use | WeblogsDDC classification: 050 Summary: "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.| Item type | Current location | Call number | Status | Date due |
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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.
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