China’s War on Google

In the wake of an Iranian uprising broadcast to the world through YouTube, Twitter and Facebook, the acquiescence of American search engines to Chinese censorship laws feels more dangerous than ever.

Published Jun. 27 2009 7:35AM EDT

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In the wake of an Iranian uprising broadcast to the world through YouTube, Twitter, and Facebook, the acquiescence of American search engines to Chinese censorship laws feels more dangerous than ever.

Maura Moynihan

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China’s War on Google

In the wake of an Iranian uprising broadcast to the world through YouTube, Twitter and Facebook, the acquiescence of American search engines to Chinese censorship laws feels more dangerous than ever.

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Maura Moynihan