Access to Obama Remarks Blocked in China – China News

www.cbsnews.com — I know we're all likely a bit "over" Obama-in-China news, but who isn't a little frustrated with all these Internet blocks, and that it is coming front-and-center to Obama's visit is good to see (or not see, as the case may be).

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