The Australian Broadcasting Corporation reports that the government of the People’s Republic of China is preparing to censor Internet access further during the games that are starting soon. Although the PRC’s pitch to the International Olympic Committee said media restrictions as well as Internet restrictions would be lessened during the games, reporters on the ground have noted so far that restrictions have instead been tightened. A spokesman noted that “sufficient” access had been given. Question have arisen as to what “sufficient” means in the view of the PRC’s government.
The International Olympic Committee will be lobbying the PRC government to give reporters “free” access to the Internet. Nothing was noted as to the definition of “free” that either side understands.
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