Added: Mar 17, 2008
From: HellsChina
Duration: 0:36
The blocking added to the communist government's efforts to control what the public saw and heard about protests that erupted Friday in the Tibetan capital, Lhasa, against Chinese rule. Access to YouTube.com, usually readily available in China, was blocked after videos appeared on the site Saturday showing foreign news reports about the Lhasa demonstrations, montages of photos and scenes from Tibet-related protests abroad. There were no protest scenes posted on China-based video Web sites such as 56.com, youku.com and tudou.com. The Chinese government has not commented on its move to prevent access to YouTube. Internet users trying to call up the Web site were presented with a blank screen. Chinese leaders encourage Internet use for education and business but use online filters to block access to material considered subversive or pornographic. Foreign Web sites run by news organizations and human rights groups are regularly blocked if they carry sensitive information. Operators of China-based online bulletin boards are required to monitor their content and enforce censorship. China has at least 210 million Internet users, according to the government, and is expected to overtake the United States soon to have the biggest population of Web surfers. Beijing tightened controls on online video with rules that took effect Jan. 30 and limited video-sharing to state-owned companies. Regulators backtracked a week later, apparently worried they might disrupt a growing industry, and said private companies that were already operating legally could continue. They said any new competitors will be bound by the more stringent restrictions.
Channel: News
Tags: 2008 chinese clash consulate coverage free outside police protest tibet tv
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whisper6228 Says:
Apr 26, 2008 - I am accessing youtube in China. Which means this video is telling lies!! YOU SEE! THIS IS WESTEN BIAS!! WHY DO THEY ACCESS YOUTUBE WHILE THEY WERE IN CHINA??
mrp00n Says:
Apr 27, 2008 - What can you do about it? NOTHING What can you change? NOTHING Why are you doing this if theres no point? COS YOU'RE A RETARD FULLSTOP
eyewrenchee Says:
Apr 27, 2008 - The Torch Relay Disruption Groups won. All the World will have in its mind now is China's Human Rights Abuses and what is happening in Tibet. We have succeeded in what we set out to do. Tough luck you PRC Cadres WE WON. FREE TIBET. HUMAN RIGHTS FOR ALL.
sneaky77 Says:
Apr 27, 2008 - seal china from the rest of the world. they will never have an open mind. everyone outside china knows that china is hopellesly behind. their minds are crooked. they dont know anything about love and compassion, their only passion is torturing innov-cent people, religious people, what crime have they done to deserve 6 - 8 or even longer jail sentence.
eyewrenchee Says:
Apr 27, 2008 - We won Comrade, sucked in. Tough luck on your bullshit Olympic Torch Relay.
libertariandude Says:
Apr 29, 2008 - Pathetic Chinese govt. I bet if I was in China I would be hearing a knock in my door in a short while. Why? Because the damn Communist govt would be monitoring every letter I type. Thx goodness Im here in good ol USA.
amos325 Says:
May 4, 2008 - 1, you were not in china 2, I "bet" you have never been to china 3, If you were not in china and never been to the country, I "bet" you don't know thr truth for yourself 4, If you don't know the truth, what you are saying is just BS, so stop betting and STFU
amos325 Says:
May 4, 2008 - Based on your comment here, you don't sound very upen minded yourself. So it is funny that what you are saying about China is excatly right for yourself!!!
waiwongwayne Says:
May 6, 2008 - i dun think the news reli reflect the truth. Y not just try to understand the "truth" other than just sitting here, watching the biased TV show and keep "againisting" China? if US ppl is proud of their freedom of speech, pls bear the ethic in news. Pls give "correct information" and "objective" review. Otherwise, what's different between Chinese and US? It makes ppl look down on ur freedom of speech(no data, no reason, no restrain)
waiwongwayne Says:
May 6, 2008 - i think that no Country, can say that their cultural is superior than another. Y the US wanted to force their "basic human right" to other country? It's funny, "we want freedom" too. Pls be "objective", just feel like the USA is forcing their system to China and neglecting the negative effect to China. Did u watch "Anna and the King"? like what is mentioned inside, "Things in China can not be too fast", our cultural background makes we different with the west.
samabettyjean Says:
May 7, 2008 - i think video footage speaks alot of truths. you cannot deny the inhumane killings of tibetians by chinese soldiers as they were trying to cross into india. western countries shouldn't be even dealing with communist nations like china and i, as many of my western friends and relatives will be publicy boycotting the chinese olympics. you need to hasve the maturity to play with the big boys and china doesn't.
VivekRajcoomar Says:
May 17, 2008 - china has opened dialogue with dalai lama's envoy. the west now knows more of the truth behind china. truth is always worth fihgting for, always worth knowing. in addition to this, they have boycotted the olympics and are set to strengthen ties with taiwan, bc of hatred for china. so something has been done. something has changed. there is a point. and u are the retard.
VivekRajcoomar Says:
May 17, 2008 - if u love china so much, and it's such a great place, why did u (or ur family) move to canada?
amos325 Says:
May 18, 2008 - I came to Canada to study here, I don't see why I can't stay aboard and love my country at the same time. It's just like you love your family but you still need to go outside sometimes.
Yeshua001 Says:
Jun 4, 2008 - I don't hate China. I hate the Chinese government. Stop oppressing people! Jesus, this has been going on for years! Remember 1989?!? It needs to stop! People will respect you if you let them be. Stop ruling by fear! The Chinese government has learned absolutely NOTHING!
whisper6228 Says:
Jun 9, 2008 - The video is lying I am in China, and I am accessing youtube.
TheDaysleepers Says:
Jun 15, 2008 - Whisper don't be a brainwashed idiot, You Tube has been banned on and off at least 10 times in the past 18 months. Once for over four months in a row. So shut up. Plus, if you search for certain things on You Tube (in regard to China), you'll get disconnected.
Madsam02 Says:
Jun 20, 2008 - i wonder if you people really are concerned about chinese or for the matter, tibetans. if you are, you must be naive to push your ideals upon people of a different culture. china is working hard to free itself from poverty and liberties of other forms will surely follows as priorities changes. but i guess most of you merely wish to steer china into rocks and china will, all the more, needs to run a tight ship. chinese will be thankful your type, naive or devious, are not at helm.
southbobby Says:
Jul 6, 2008 - China will not let the u.s. gain control in tibet. thank god they black youtube
BryMelhus Says:
Jul 9, 2008 - i think it was only temporary in march. Laws are different depending on what region you're in, like States in the U.S. ?
Membrane556 Says:
Jul 15, 2008 - Censorship of information is evil and is the tool of cowards.
myster1234 Says:
Jul 19, 2008 - i find it rather disconcerting when I see fellow Americans assuming that our way of life is what Tibet people have a "right to" with no regard for the culture, history, or traditions of other nations. What's next McDonald's in Tibet? Nike, MTV? I could sure go for some Chicken McNuggets right now but its not for me to pass judgement on China or Tibet. i think China has the ability to handle affairs in Tibet, and abroad much better. i think that's really what people want to really see the most.
myster1234 Says:
Jul 19, 2008 - no normal American here in the US going about their daily lives, really give a shit what China is doing or not doing in Tibet. we can't worry about other people's affairs when concerned with our own and our priorities. It's usually the "weirdos" like the bizarre, eccentric, and celebrities who make all this noise. they are completely out of touch with everyone else. They are rich and say "Free Tibet, screw China!" but what about the guy whose job relies on our economic relationship with China?!
myster1234 Says:
Jul 19, 2008 - let me add, that the common American does not have the ability to take time off work, or have money to pay for trip to China or Tibet, just to hang banners or protest. again, it's the weirdos or those who are COMPLETELY BORED who do this shit. PLENTY of problems in the fucking USA to fix (crime in Detriot for example). How about FREE COMPTON?! Instead, they waste money for some cause against China. They are disgraceful to do this as they care nothing for conditions in their own country.
nusld Says:
Apr 25, 2008 - Please don't tarnish China and its people..Please dun do anything to hurt the torch relay..Please dun lied to the world..Please speak the truth.. Please Free Tibet NOW!