Outspoken Chinese blog 'blocked'

Iria · Nov 3, 2005, 09:41 PM

A popular Chinese blog has been blocked by the Chinese authorities, according to Paris-based press freedom group Reporters Without Borders.

Wang Yi's Microphone is run by a teacher in Sichuan province.

Reporters Without Borders says the site deals with "sensitive subjects" - including local officials' corruption.

It is the latest move by Beijing to impose its control on the use of the internet by its citizens - more than 100 million of whom are now online.

The site was recently nominated by German public radio station Deutsche Welle for a "best of blogs" award in the freedom of expression category.
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Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 89	Outspoken Chinese blog 'blocked' A popular Chinese blog has been blocked by the Chinese authorities, according to Paris-based press freedom group Reporters Without Borders. Wang Yi's Microphone is run by a teacher in Sichuan province. Reporters Without Borders says the site deals with "sensitive subjects" - including local officials' corruption. It is the latest move by Beijing to impose its control on the use of the internet by its citizens - more than 100 million of whom are now online. The site was recently nominated by German public radio station Deutsche Welle for a "best of blogs" award in the freedom of expression category. __________ Read More / Source: BBC News