great firewall
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Russia Plans To Block Major VPNs As Next Step In Closing Up Internet
Russia is getting closer to implementing the sort of internet regulations that exist under the Great Firewall of China. Earlier this year, internet providers began preparing to conduct tests to find out if Russia can build an internet disconnected from the rest of the world. Now, Russia plans to block major VPN (virtual private network)…
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Apple Reportedly Kills Off Thousands Of Apps In China Because They’re ‘Illegal’
Apple has reportedly pulled thousands of apps from its App Store in China, possibly in response to pressure from government-run media outlets in recent weeks.
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After China Got Mad, Marriott Fired A Social Media Manager For Liking A Tweet About Tibet
After the passage of China’s new cybersecurity laws, watching out for international consequences might be par for the course for brands that do business there. Per a report in the Wall Street Journal, hospitality chain Marriott International Inc fired 49-year-old social media manager Roy Jones (who was making just $18 an hour) after he liked…
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WhatsApp Becomes The Latest Victim Of China’s New Wave Of Internet Censorship
Facebook is desperate to do business in China, but authorities in the country are increasingly comfortable with shutting out foreign companies and tightening restrictions on internet communications. On Tuesday, Facebook’s only major product that is still permitted by authorities fell victim to the “Great Firewall”, and all signs indicate that we’re entering a new age…