IOC admits Internet censorship deal with China – China News

www.reuters.com — Some International Olympic Committee officials cut a deal to let China block sensitive websites despite promises of unrestricted access, a senior IOC official admitted on Wednesday.

China had committed to providing media with the same freedom to report on the Games as they enjoyed at previous Olympics, but journalists have this week complained of finding access to sites deemed sensitive to its communist leadership blocked.

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joecool 3 years 27 weeks ago

Oh my god IOC sold out.... :-(

Petty sell-out, but still. Whats next?

Ryan 3 years 27 weeks ago

Yahoo... no wait.. Google... no wait... Microsoft...

joecool 3 years 27 weeks ago

Ha ha

joecool 3 years 27 weeks ago

Just heard on the radio, that journalists now will get free access anyway. What to believe?

Who Hao/Bu Hao'd It?

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