China blocks 'Egypt' on microblogging service

[integra]

BEIJING, CHINA—China has blocked the word “Egypt” from the country’s wildly popular Twitter-like service, while coverage of the political turmoil has been tightly restricted in state media.

China’s ruling Communist Party is sensitive to any potential source of social unrest.

A search for “Egypt” on the Sina microblogging service brings up a message saying, “According to relevant laws, regulations and policies, the search results are not shown.” The service has more than 50 million users.

News on the Egypt protests has been limited to a few paragraphs and photos buried inside major news websites, but China Central Television had a report on its midday broadcast.

China’s Foreign Ministry did not respond to a request for comment Saturday on the events in Egypt.


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whats happening everywhere?

 

[The HBS Guy]

whats happening everywhere?

Communists at work. What else?

 

[CardSharp]

Communists at work. What else?

Do you have a knife to sharpen or something?

 

[The HBS Guy]

Do you have a knife to sharpen or something?

Technology offers me better options.

 

[huzihaidao12]

This is a joke? China did not stop any of Egypt-related news, the answer is sufficient.

 

[Nomenclature]

BEIJING, CHINA—China has blocked the word “Egypt” from the country’s wildly popular Twitter-like service, while coverage of the political turmoil has been tightly restricted in state media.

China’s ruling Communist Party is sensitive to any potential source of social unrest.

A search for “Egypt” on the Sina microblogging service brings up a message saying, “According to relevant laws, regulations and policies, the search results are not shown.” The service has more than 50 million users.

News on the Egypt protests has been limited to a few paragraphs and photos buried inside major news websites, but China Central Television had a report on its midday broadcast.

China’s Foreign Ministry did not respond to a request for comment Saturday on the events in Egypt.


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whats happening everywhere?

Yeah, headlines on frontpages of all major Chinese portals count as 'buried inside major news websites'.

 

[Night Raven]

The great Chinese firewall at work ....

 

[CardSharp]

Yeah, headlines on frontpages of all major Chinese portals count as 'buried inside major news websites'.

Don't you know that they having never been to China but living in a free media environment know better than you?

 

[somebozo]

Some nut job indulges in imagination too wild...Egypt protest is all over CCTV.
China regime is far more stable and elected than one man show of Egypt.

 

[Brotherhood]

Mubarak says has ordered gov't to step down - People's Daily Online January 29, 2011

In his televised speech on early Saturday, Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak said that he has asked his current government to resign, vowing that the new government will bring more democracy and reform, in response to the massive protests during the last four days all over the country.

He said that Egypt is a country governed by constitution and law, stressing that people should protect the public properties instead of burning what Egypt has built over the years.

Massive anti-government protests took place around Egypt on Friday, leading to deaths and injuries. These protests have been inspired by the Tunisian "Jasmine Revolution."

Mubarak added that instead of violence, people should achieve all their inspirations through awareness, dialogue and efforts. "I am always attached to the suffering of the Egyptian people," he said.

"Our program targets unemployment, healthcare improvement and education services," said Mubarak.

The president who has ruled the country for 30 years said that he will continue the country's political, economic and other reforms with "no point of return."

"I have been concerned about the poor and I am still concerned and that is what I have always worked on," said Mubarak.

In his speech, the president urged the youths to take care of the national interests, be restraint and not to abuse the freedom of expressions.

"These demonstrations would not have taken place without the freedom of expression that was given to the Egyptians," said Mubarak.

"I talk to you as an Egyptian citizen who spent his life guarding this country during both peace and war ... I bear all the responsibilities to preserve the citizens' security," he added.

Source: Xinhua

 

[Brotherhood]

Anti-government protest escalates in Egypt - People's Daily Online January 29, 2011

 

[fida jan]

why indians are childishly arguing here???

 

[cross1993]

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[cross1993]

Chinese people have used to be evil spoken of...

 

[SpArK]

China blocks 'Egypt' on top Twitter-like service as coverage of protests limited - Society - Canada - World - The Journal Pioneer

China blocks 'Egypt' on Twitter-like site | The Daily Telegraph

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China blocks 'Egypt' on microblogging service - thestar.com