Google China and Baidu Apologize, Agree to Cooperate with Chinese Filtration

By: charles on 14 January 2009
Posted in Asia, China, ONI, Political filtering, Search result removal

According to reports in the Register, three of China’s most popular search engines, including Google China and Baidu, have apologized for being slow to remove links to pornographic websites.

This news comes in the wake of China’s pledge in early January to crack down on vulgar web content. China’s Ministry of Public Security is spearheading this latest campaign and is responsible for criticizing 19 Internet operators for disregarding prior warnings about linking to offensive content.

According to Cai Mingzhao, a deputy director of the State Council Information Office, “immediate action is needed to purify the Internet environment.”

Baidu, in an apology released last week, stated that the company was “deeply sorry” and regretted any “negative effects given to society.”

Google China promised on its blog to “work hard” to build a healthier and safer Internet culture.

I am a normal Chinese who

Submitted by panda (not verified) on 30 January, 2009 - 14:47.

I am a normal Chinese who respect your glory work.
We need help and tell me what can I do.

I am afraid the CCP's control on net is more and more stronger.
Even numeral words for example 64,89 are forbid words.

Our people is waking up.Please teach them how to do.

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