China

Video: Internet censorship in China explained

Blogger Michael Anti explains how the social media space works in a country where site like Twitter and Facebook are blocked.

CHINESE BLOGGER Michael Anti – aka Jing Zhao – has been blogging in China for more than a decade.

During this TEDTalk, he explains the control the country’s government holds over the internet – and how microbloggers are shifting the balance of power.

Uploaded by TEDtalksDirector

Author

Jennifer Wade

View 6 comments

Send Tip or Correction

6 Comments

Defamation

Damaging the good reputation of someone, slander, or libel.
Racism or Hate speech

An attack on an individual or group based on religion, race, gender, or beliefs.
Trolling or Off-topic

An attempt to derail the discussion.
Inappropriate language

Profanity, obscenity, vulgarity, or slurs.
Spam

Advertising, phishing, scamming, bots, or repetitive posts.
Other

News in 60 seconds

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Impasse at public sector pay talks, Dónal Lunny laid to rest, and sauna prices heating up.

2 hrs ago

570

The Journal supports the work of the Press Council of Ireland and the Office of the Press Ombudsman, and our staff operate within the Code of Practice. You can obtain a copy of the Code, or contact the Council, at https://www.presscouncil.ie, PH: (01) 6489130, Lo-Call 1800 208 080 or email: mailto:info@presscouncil.ie