http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704722304575038080333488998.html?mod=googlenews_wsj
So much attention has been given to the whole China-Google scandal, but something a little more under the radar has been taking a huge toll on Chinese online activists.For about the last three years, human-rights sites have not been able to operate from within China's censored borders. Now, the government is freezing human rights websites on foriegn browsers, especially during "sensitive times" such as the 20-year anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre last June and China's 60th anniversary in October. These "cyber-espionage campaigns" starting in 2003 and have involved hackers systematically infiltrating thousands of computer systems in hundreds of countries.
While this may not seem to be a dangerous threat, it has a huge impact on the voice of China, and acts as a serious silencing mechanism for the government. Should there be a limit to free speech internationally? How can governments regulate foreign internet? When do they cross the line?
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I think it is really unfair how the Chinese Goverment froze these human rights websites. People should have a chance to express themselves without the consent of their government.
ReplyDeleteThis seems like just one more that China is trying to keep the little man down. They present themselves to the outside world as progessing, but until they actually take steps to improve theri civil society than nothing has tuly been gained.
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