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.
Tag: Freedom of Speech and Expression
Feature: The Right-Wing Pundit ‘Hashtag Triggering’ France
In the country’s free-speech wars, he has fashioned himself as a champion of French identity.
She Wouldn’t Promise Not to Boycott Israel, So a Texas School District Stopped Paying Her
A speech pathologist’s lawsuit is part of a broader debate in the United States over efforts to boycott, divest investments from, and place sanctions on Israel.
News Analysis: Australian Gag Order Stokes Global Debate on Secrecy
When a local judge placed a gag order on a high-profile criminal case, it muzzled journalists and publishers around the world from reporting on a subject of international interest.
A Journalist Was Killed in Mexico. Then His Colleagues Were Hacked.
Text messages sent to them were infected with a spyware that the Mexican government bought from an Israeli cyber arms dealer, according to a forensic analysis.
U.K. Ad Highlighting Plight of Orangutans Is Deemed Too ‘Political’ to Air
The animated commercial for the food retailer Iceland, featuring a baby orangutan, noted that the palm oil industry contributed to the destruction of rain forests and habitats.
He Helped People Cheat at Grand Theft Auto. Then His Home Was Raided.
A gamer in Melbourne has had his assets frozen in connection with a popular video game cheat. He’s one of many being sued by game companies worldwide, raising questions about copyright law and the policing of online civility.