Stories about China from May, 2013
Copyright Amendment Could Bring Web Filter System to Taiwan
Many Taiwanese believe that a recent proposed copyright amendment put forward by the government is a setback for democracy. The amendment would provide legal ground for ISP-level blocking of websites that violate copyright restrictions.
Internet Governance and ICANN: Reflections from Beijing
Last month’s ICANN meeting in Beijing was the largest in the Internet governance body's history. Held in Beijing, the meeting, featured a broad range of topics that often connected complex issues such as top-level domain name allocation with issues of free expression and human rights on the Internet. This post offers readers an inside look at the ICANN in its current state.
