Chinh’s news has been the best blog monitoring the Great Firewall of China, IMHO.
China is doing what they can to stifle information. But the Wall is very leaky. (This site is not banned, last time I checked.)
Most disappointing is the International Olympic Committee. Is there a more hypocritical organization anywhere?
IOC admitted Wednesday that it HAD agreed to allow some Internet censorship during the games, though previously claimed it had negotiated press freedom for the Olympics.
Who is standing up for free speech? Reporters without Borders.
They are hosting an online protest August 8th, in conjunction with Opening Ceremonies. This blogger will be attending. Hope to see you there.
(via Chinh’s news)
Hu Jintao, the president of China, says he is “totally against the politicizing of the Beijing Olympics“. Perhaps he’s even more hypocritical than the IOC.
If you want to know more about this topic – Internet censorship in the People’s Republic of China – Wikipedia.
UPDATE:
… China, which pledged to give journalists unfettered access as part of its bid to secure the Games in 2001, yesterday lifted some restrictions after earlier blocking journalists from viewing Web sites including Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch and Reporters Without Borders. Sites for organizations such as Free Tibet and Falungong remained inaccessible. …
IOC’s Gosper Says Beijing Will `Fall Into Line’ Over Web Access
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