China approves tighter rules on internet access.
The Great Firewall of China is raised again by requiring “real
names” of the users to the service providers, in any Internet access including
micro-blogging and phone lines. This seems to be a clear sign that the new leaders
of the ruling party, despite its attempt to show its closeness to the public
and commitment to be less-corrupted governing, is very much concerned about how
the social media and Internet communication are threatening to their ruling.
How much they can enforce this new policy remains to be seen but it is surely a
threat to today’s online freedom.
Enjoy reading and learning about the Great Wall in the 21st
century.
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