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.
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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.
Tech We’re Using: Limiting Your Digital Footprints in a Surveillance State
To protect himself and his sources from prying eyes in China, Paul Mozur, a technology reporter in Shanghai, leaves just an “innocent trace” of digital exhaust.
Dissident Artist Ai Weiwei Is Cut From Film; Producer Cites ‘Fear of China’
A segment directed by Mr. Ai, a vocal critic of the Chinese government, was dropped from “Berlin, I Love You,” under what producers described as pressure from investors and distributors.
India Proposes Chinese-Style Internet Censorship
The Modi government’s plan, which would require tech companies to automatically block a vast array of content, stifles free speech, critics said.
Film Set in China’s Cultural Revolution Is Pulled From Berlin Festival
The withdrawal of the film by the noted Chinese director Zhang Yimou comes amid a broader crackdown on the discussion of sensitive subjects in China.
How Facebook’s Tiny China Sales Floor Helps Generate Big Ad Money
In the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen, Facebook, working with a local partner, has found a way to overcome China’s internet blocks to make ad dollars.