Google in China, well documented history

Many of us have been quite curious about Google's move out of China. On Google's official blog, A new approach to China: an update (http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2010/03/new-approach-to-china-update.html ) it is presented although the Chinese population is deprived of the world by not having full unfiltered access to the Internet. Borders continue to exist even though the market is the de facto rule. Doing business anywhere the local environment must be considered. This includes China, Germany, Israel, Argentina or even the United States.

This is an assumption that people who are looking for whatever information are incompetent. The Chinese population is well aware of censorship, and many do get around the government censors. A few examples are Tor and Psiphon. These tools push not only security technology, but also force the population to become more adept at understanding the technology they use on a day to day basis. (Searching for such tools in the Chinese web may be more fruitful... contacts in the real world are also very important. )

Although I do support the bold move by Google, I am not sure it was in their interests by being "sly" or trying to demonstrate they have the most leverage or ability to act. Their services will be replicated or used by local firms, local firms will rebrand an find themselves a way to get into the international market.

加油穀歌！加油中國人！

In the uncensored world, only a small minority go beyond a newspaper, chatting and online banking. Reminding the population of life's injustices through censorship mobilises for change and ingenuity.