Archive for China

China Blocks Access to Youtube

by: Jason Haber March 16, 2008

China did not want its citizenry to see the scenes of protesters and violence in Tibet. So they did what any government would do that is intent on controlling the information its people receives - it blocked access to youtube. While little or no information on the protests appeared in Chinese newspapers, […]

China Investing in Nukes & Cracking US Computers

by: Jason Haber March 3, 2008

A report released by the Pentagon on China today is alarming for several reasons. The report claims:
1. China is developing a weapon that would disable the military satellites by potential adversaries during times of crisis.
2. China is actively developing software to crack the US military computer system.
3. China is investing heavily in […]

Citizen Journalist Beaten to Death, Now Considered a ‘Martyr’

by: Jason Haber January 16, 2008

The world can be a dangerous place for journalists. Each year many are killed covering conflicts. The same can be said for citizen journalists who bear equal risks in reporting or capturing events.
Last month Wei Wenhua was driving in his car, in China, when he witnessed a horrific scene. 50 city inspectors […]