December 21, 2011

Chinese Censorhip: The Worst and Weirdest of 2011

Freedom at Issue, Freedom at Issue

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There is never a dull moment for the media sphere in China, home to the most elaborate censorship apparatus in the world. Drawing on nearly 40 issues of the China Media Bulletin, Freedom House staff have identified the following as the year’s worst and weirdest developments surrounding press and internet freedom in China.

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