China blocks Internet access to New York Times »
Posted By myfairlady 11 months, 2 weeks ago in Arts & EntertainmentChina, widely criticized for its censorship of the media, this week blocked access to The New York Times, the newspaper said on Saturday.
When computer users in cities like Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou tried to connect on Friday to nytimes.com, they received a message that the site was not available, the newspaper said.
There was no access to the site from Beijing late on Saturday without the protection of a virtual private network (VPN).
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Albmore11 months, 2 weeks ago
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Our national policy with China has been to say the least a total disgrace. We ran a cold war with Russia for years still have embargo with Cuba for less of what the chinese do. Clinton furthered the situation and is making big money himself with China. We dont support dictators or communist regimes. Wake up what the heck is CHina? I am not calling for a cold war with them but how have we sent OUR production and dollars to this country?.This is another failure in OUR forgien policy. Will it change with Clinton, I think not!!!
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Visit the 4th Party . We will serve Americans and Americans and not Ourselves. -
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hyperbola11 months, 2 weeks ago
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Well, I have to say that after its performance in recent years I don't consider the NY Times a very reliable or desirable source of information.
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orndorffter11 months, 2 weeks ago
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We have to look on all the labels to make sure for our chidren and grand childrens safty,that their toys arenot made in China or japan because of fear there is lead in them, also the babyfood. I consider that we should feel at threat.
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