Sri Lankan officials have a troubled relationship with social media. They have seen firsthand how quickly online hate can turn into deadly violence.
Tag: Censorship
Kremlin Moves Toward Control of Internet, Raising Censorship Fears
Russian lawmakers approved a bill they said was about national security. Critics call it a step toward letting the government decide what people see online.
Australia Passes Law to Punish Social Media Companies for Violent Posts
Parliament adopted a measure that would criminalize “abhorrent violent material” shared on social media platforms, threatening huge fines for tech companies and jail for their employees.
Singapore Plans Law to Fight False News, but Critics Fear Repression
The government says the legislation would combat misinformation that harms the public interest, but rights advocates worry that it could be used to mute free speech.
The New New World: No Earrings, Tattoos or Cleavage: Inside China’s War on Fun
The Communist Party wants to instill the people with “core socialist values.” That means winnowing out content that extols individualism or hedonism.
‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ With No Gay Scenes? Censored Film Angers Chinese Viewers
An altered version of the film, released in China last weekend, is only around three minutes shorter than the original. But it omits crucial scenes.
A Chinese Law Professor Criticized Xi. Now He’s Been Suspended.
Xu Zhangrun boldly criticized China’s repressive policies. Now his university has suspended him and started an inquiry. But he is not retreating.
‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ With No Gay Scenes? Censored Film Angers Chinese Viewers
An altered version of the film, released in China last weekend, is only around three minutes shorter than the original. But it omits crucial scenes.
New Zealand Bans the Christchurch Suspect’s Manifesto
The alleged gunman’s statement has been classified as “objectionable,” making it illegal to possess or distribute it anywhere in the country.
Why China Silenced a Clickbait Queen in Its Battle for Information Control
Ma Ling was one of China’s most popular bloggers. Then she became a target in President Xi Jinping’s campaign to purge popular voices that the Communist Party finds threatening.