Here in the US we have the liberty to do about anything we like when it comes to surfing the net, playing the kinds of games we enjoy, and downloading whatever tickles our fancy. Not so in China according to TIME Magazine... http://img.timeinc.net/time/asia/magazine/2002/0715/cyber_cafe.jpg
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China, Unplugged
After a deadly fire in an illegal Internet hangout, Beijing declares war against online fun factories
BY HANNAH BEECH/SHANGHAI
Going Offline: Police raid an illegal cybercafe as part of a nationwide crackdown
Monday, Jul. 08, 2002
Chen used to let his evenings unfold in the corners of Shanghai's cheapest bars. He was content with his Sprite-and-beer shandies and a stack of car magazines to keep him company. But last September, the 20-year-old engineering major decided to break with routine.
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Government Control of Internet Activities in China!!!
02/10/2006 01:44 AM
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Government Control of Internet Activities in China!!!
I just read an article last week about google choosing to create a censored version of its search engine so it could compete more effectively in the Chinese market. Its current version cannot operate quickly, because it has to go through Chinese filtering. My students and I had interesting conversations about whether business should bow to the wishes of a government in order to make more money or stand by its American values and thus lose money in other countries. It was something the students could relate to, since they're such internet surfers.
I don't blame google for catoring to the Chinese government's wishes. If google can generate more revenue for their business then it's just business sense. However, I strongly feel that the internet should not be regulated to such a high degree. I think a big reason why the internet and google have been successful is because of the information available and the freedom to access it. I think it would be interesting to know what kind of filtering google would create for it's Chinese division.
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Very interesting article and discussion point for a classroom. It will be interesting to see how and when this issue will be resolved.
While studying a region in social studies we should pay particular attention to this region in the news. Students can then see connections between past and present, their part of the human experience, their increasing responsiblity to be aware local, national and international news, and the significance of international connections and a global economy.
Here is an article from the pages of the South China Post in which a large cache of private information on people who logged complaints against the police was uncovered quite by accident after a google search. It sends a chilling message to one and all who question the menace of the Communist control over its citizens.
TAIWAN: Analysts tip Internet TV service for approval
I read an article today from the Asia Media News Daily, it was from the Taipei Times. Currently a communiations company, Chungwha Telecom , is trying to setup an online Television Channel for broadband users. I think it's a very progressive move especially taking into consideration that Chungwha spent around 3 billion to do it.
The article goes on to say that there are some difficulties getting past the government's regulations on getting the station up and running. As of now it seems like the company is losing money on this gambe, but it might pay off in the long run.
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