Twitter designs China registration page, is still blocked in China – Tech-Web

shanghaiist.com — Twitter founders have been yapping optimistically about Twitter in China, but I personally don't buy it. This good Shanghaiist article talks about what's been happening and why the internet "tidal wave" won't break down the Great Firewall

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Twitter designs China registration page, is still blocked in China

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therealadm 1 year 47 weeks ago

Nice catch, Josh. Like I tell Robert all the time...it's great when he gets all witty like that. Know what I mean?

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