Keep censoring or bear the consequences
Chinese Minister of Industry and
Information Technology Li Yizhong has issued a strongly worded warning
to search outfit Google, over its pledge to stop censoring its search
engine.
Yizhong said he hopes Google can respect Chinese rules and regulations,
but added that the company would have to "bear the consequences" if it
decides cease censoring search results.
"If you insist on taking
this action that violates Chinese laws, I repeat: you are unfriendly
and irresponsible, and you yourself will have to bear the consequences."
It is unclear what the "consequences" might be at this point. Yizhong
said China's internet would continue developing even without Google.
There is a chance the government could take drastic measures to block
Google services in China, but such a move would affect Chinese citizens
and businesses alike.
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