Seven years ago, during China’s bid to host the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, the Chinese government promised the International Olympic Committee (IOC) a more open China, with unfettered Internet access for foreign journalists being used as a prime example of China’s commitment to openness. Observers of China’s Internet filtering practices have long been anticipating […]
Month: July 2008
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Geek
So I bought a new camera. And I can’t help but blog about it. Please forgive me. This appeared randomly on the facade of the pharmacy down the street from me on Comm Ave. Incidentally, some neighbors and friends of mine say that this pharmacy sells liquor. Next time Voices without Votes does a post […]
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Women (not allowed) in the Olympics
As the Olympic Games draw near, the media is abuzz with all sorts of issues – China’s human rights violations, harassment of Chinese media, the opening of protest zones in Beijing, all focused on China. Even Iraq’s rejection from the Olympics got precious little media attention. One story undoubtedly receiving the least attention is that […]