Ch1na tightening controls on Internet

[1Worldwatcher]

Was going through this Morning's Global news, ran across this and thought it be advisable too share this ASAP due to the fact our illustrious dear friend D3u3m is in a bit of a fix.
It seems as if thing's aren't going to get easier to a few of the TMT here too have our communications open und3rgr0und for communication much longer. "Or will we ?" with release of this information, I am hoping that the "Individuals" that have allowed us to remain in communication with our dear friend D3u3m and his spectacular displays of research and sciences may even get more tougher as time goes on for our und3r gr0vnd connections.
Regardless, seems significant for our forums and our friends in that part of the world.

In a reminder of the Web's role as a political forum, a group of 70 prominent Chinese scholars and lawyers circulated an online petition this week appealing for free speech, independent courts and for the ruling party to encourage private enterprise.

The Internet also has given the public an unusual opportunity to publicize accusations of official misconduct.

Web surfers can circumvent government filters by using virtual private networks — software that encrypts Web traffic and is used by companies to transfer financial data and other sensitive information. But VPN users say disruptions that began in 2011 are increasing, suggesting Chinese regulators are trying to block encrypted traffic.

Chinese leaders "realize there are detrimental impacts on business, especially foreign business, but they have counted the cost and think it is still worthwhile," said Lam. "There is no compromise about the political imperative of controlling the Internet."

Tightehing Interenet Controls

"Heads up my friends!!"

1Worldwatcher

[PLAYSWITHMACHINES]

Thanks for the heads up, 1WW

This reminds me of something i wanted to build for the Mguyver team, an undetectable EG modem

[1Worldwatcher]

Cool PWM, I had a friend who made a fortune off of the earliest of Converter for C48le services, filter device, he has also had mentioned internet tapping as well, then Wi fi came out and he now has his own Trkg bs. so no need for finance now I guess. Would be cool for the friends in need..

1WW

[1Worldwatcher]

I just ran a check for blog of Matrix's wife, they are in Ch1n4 and it came back not found, so looks as if the PTB are hard at work already blocking website content and controlling the media.
Thought I would let you all know.

Maybe we can get Matrix in here to start some much appreciated closed candor over this issue and how it effects the people of that country?
"Sorry for the bad news Matrix, was hoping it was going to be different once I ran it.
tell your wife I am sorry for her as well."


1WW

[PLAYSWITHMACHINES]

We did it before, using RTTY programs on Commodore C64's and a CB radio...
That would work good on borders.
But i was thinking of something undetectable. There has been research in that area

[robomont]

i have a theory of babalon.
in it people are forced to talk in code due to gov oppression .after a couple generations the languages are garbelled and most are paranoid of each other.
is the past repeating itself?

what are the technical difficulties that need to be corrected?

[The Matrix Traveller]

I just ran a check for blog of Matrix's wife, they are in Ch1n4 and it came back not found, so looks as if the PTB are hard at work already blocking website content and controlling the media.
Thought I would let you all know.

Maybe we can get Matrix in here to start some much appreciated closed candor over this issue and how it effects the people of that country?
"Sorry for the bad news Matrix, was hoping it was going to be different once I ran it.
tell your wife I am sorry for her as well."


1WW

No need to be sorry... LOL...  The Site is certainly NOT Blocked...

Perhaps it is an American Security issue, and NOT a Chinese Issue.

I have been viewing it myself through the net. in the last few minutes...

The web address is...

yaoyanqing.blog.163.com





But the "Translation" by Google is totally useless.

NO Block on this site.


I can provide "Screen Prints" of the pages to prove it.

But anyone can check this site out anyway.

I spent more than 9 months living in China, and never found any "Freedom of Speech" Problems whatsoever.

[thorfourwinds]

Greetings to all Ascended Beings... so nice to see all of us made it!

We, too, have no problem accessing that site:







Peace Love Light

tfw   

Liberty & Equality or Revolution

[robomont]

drudge is talking about it this morning.

just my opinion,i think this is the run up to something big by the usa.

[sky otter]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-20857480
28 December 2012 Last updated at 07:58 ET
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2.4KShareFacebookTwitter.China approves tighter rules on internet access

Hundreds of millions of people in China use the internet, although its content is closely monitored by the authorities
The move is part of a package of measures which state-run Xinhua news agency said would protect personal information.

But critics believe the government is trying to limit freedom of speech.

The announcement will be seen as evidence China's new leadership views the internet as a threat.

The Chinese authorities closely monitor internet content that crosses its borders and regularly block sensitive stories through use of what is known as the Great Firewall of China.

However, it has not stopped hundreds of millions of Chinese using the internet, many of them using micro-blogging sites to expose, debate and campaign on issues of national interest.

In recent months, the internet and social media have been used to orchestrate mass protests and a number of corrupt Communist Party officials have been exposed by individuals posting criticisms on the internet.

The new measures come a month after a new leadership, led by Xi Jinping, was installed by the ruling Communist Party.

The new man in charge of the internet, Liu Qibao, has a reputation for taking a hard line on media control. He recently called for "more research on how to strengthen the construction, operation and management of the Internet and promote mainstream online themes".

'Safeguards'

The new measures now formally require anyone signing agreements to access the internet, fixed-line telephone and mobile devices to provide network service operators with "genuine identification information", known as real-name registration, Xinhua reports.

Real-name registration was supposed to be have been implemented in 2011 but was not widely enforced.

China's biggest internet firm, Sina Corp, warned earlier this year in a public document that such a move would "severely reduce" traffic to its hugely-successful micro-blogging site Weibo, China's equivalent to Twitter with more than 300 million users.

Under the new rules, network service providers will also be required to "instantly stop the transmission of illegal information once it is spotted" by deleting the posts and saving the records "before reporting to supervisory authorities".

The measures are designed to "ensure internet information security, safeguard the lawful rights and interests of citizens... and safeguard national security and social public interests", and were approved by China's top legislature at the closing session of a five-day meeting on Friday, Xinhua reports.

The calls for tighter controls of the internet have been led by state media, which said that rumours spread on the web could harm the public and sow chaos and confusion.

The government has said officially that it welcomes the exposure of official abuses, but a new generation of ever bolder bloggers and commentators pose a threat that the leadership seems determined to counter, the BBC's Charles Scanlon reports.


also at this link...more linnks

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-20857480

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http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/28/china-real-name-registration_n_2373808.html?utm_hp_ref=technology

China Real-Name Registration Is Now Law In Country
AP  |  By By JOE McDONALD
Posted: 12/28/2012 3:25 am EST  |  Updated: 12/28/2012 9:19 am EST


BEIJING (AP) — China's government tightened Internet controls Friday with approval of a law that requires users to register their names after a flood of online complaints about official abuses rattled Communist Party leaders.

Authorities say the law will strengthen protections for personal information. But it also is likely to curtail the Internet's status as a forum to complain about the government or publicize corruption.

"Their intention is very clear: It is to take back that bit of space for public opinion, that freedom of speech hundreds of millions of Chinese Internet users have strived for," said Murong Xuecun, a prominent Chinese writer.

The rules approved by China's national legislature highlight the chronic tension between the ruling Communist Party's desire to reap technology's benefits and its insistence on controlling information.

Beijing encourages Web use for business and education but tries to block material deemed subversive or obscene. It has steadily stepped up censorship, especially after social media played a role in protests that brought down governments in Egypt and Tunisia.

The latest measure requires users to provide their real names and other identifying information when they register with access providers or post information publicly.

"This is needed for the healthy development of the Internet," said Li Fei, deputy director of the legislature's Legal Work Committee, at a news conference.

Li rejected complaints that the public will be deprived of a forum that has been used to expose misconduct.

"The country's constitution protects citizens' rights in supervising and criticizing the state and government officials' behavior," Li said.

The measure comes amid reports that Beijing might be disrupting use of software that allows Web surfers to see sites abroad that are blocked by its extensive filters.

At the same time, regulators have proposed rules that would bar foreign companies from distributing books, news, music and other material online in China.

The government has given no indication how it will deal with the technical challenge of registering the more than 500 million Chinese who use the Internet.

Microblog operators, two of which say they have more than 300 million users each, were ordered last year to confirm the identities of users but acknowledge they have yet to complete that task.

The main ruling party newspaper, People's Daily, has called weeks for tighter Internet controls, saying rumors spread online have harmed the public.

The secretive ruling party is uneasy about the public's eagerness to discuss politics and sensitive issues online despite threats of punishment.

In March, authorities scrambled to squelch online rumors about a possible coup amid a political crisis that led to the downfall of a prominent party figure, Bo Xilai, ahead of the party's fall leadership transition. A dozen websites were closed and six people detained.

This week, 70 prominent Chinese scholars and lawyers circulated an online petition this week appealing for free speech, independent courts and for the ruling party to encourage private enterprise.

Communist leaders who see the Internet as a promising source of economic growth were slow to enforce the same level of control they impose on movies, books and other media, apparently for fear of hurting e-commerce and other fledgling online businesses.

Until recently, Web surfers could post anonymous comments online or on microblogs.

That gave ordinary Chinese a unique opportunity to express themselves to a public audience in a society where newspapers, television and other media all are state-controlled. Some of the most popular microbloggers have millions of readers.

It also made the Internet a clearinghouse for accusations of official misconduct.

A local party official in China's southwest was fired in November after scenes from a videotape of him having sex with a young woman spread quickly on websites.

Web surfers can circumvent filters by using virtual private networks — encryption software that is used by companies for financial data and other sensitive information. But VPN users say disruptions began in 2011 and are increasing, suggesting regulators are trying to block encrypted traffic.

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AP researcher Flora Ji contributed.

[The Matrix Traveller]

Hi thorfourwinds,

Thank you for presenting Evidence regarding access to my wife's blog in China.

Looks like there are no issues with this in the U.S. either, good to see.

The Translation by Google is way off, very strange...
But I understand Chinese is Not an easy language to translate at times esp. some subjects
involving Technical information and subjects relating to the Mind.

I guess it involves human interpretation involving interpretations and differing beliefs ?

As they are in a single Culture, let alone the differences between different cultures.

Just as well the Information is NOT lost in the Drawings, which tell the story themselves.

Many who have made more enquiry from China, (From a Scientific background)
also write in English, allowing me to explain in English, making things a little easier.

The gov. in NZ have also tightened regs. involving the net esp. around copy rights
and reducing undesirable behaviour on the net..  Good too see.

[1Worldwatcher]

Quick confession here folks, I had tried to access Matrix Blog area with wrong URL link...LOL Matrix resent the proper one and this seems to work, AL be-it with translator from Google too be installed, "No thanks" bu either way, wanted a too apologize for first mistake of posting it wasn't viewable, it is, but with conditions...lol 

Thanks so much Sky and TFW for your posts, it is very relevant for us I guess too not understand the world in other places as we discuss this here, very important for Matrix and others that are with in the region of the globe too set us straight on what is what. Wasn't trying to spread hype, was just trying to let our global friends with in this area of the possible up and coming events of not being able too share with us for a time being.

Now, "If we can get Z to blast off that private satellite, we won't need the mainframe of the Internet any more.." LOL

With Great Respects,
1Worldwatcher

[Ellirium113]

China Passes Law Legalizing Deletion Of Internet Posts Or Pages Containing "Illegal" Information

"When people exercise their rights, including the right to use the Internet, they must do so in accordance with the law and constitution, and not harm the legal rights of the state, society ... or other citizens," he told a news conference.

http://www.prisonplanet.com/china-passes-law-legalizing-deletion-of-internet-posts-or-pages-containing-illegal-information.html

[PLAYSWITHMACHINES]

A local party official in China's southwest was fired in November after scenes from a videotape of him having sex with a young woman spread quickly on websites.

OOops, you mean our incorruptible leaders are corrupt?
Or the fact that they have a sex life at all is amazing, i s'pose...

Web surfers can circumvent filters by using virtual private networks — encryption software that is used by companies for financial data and other sensitive information.

They can also use software like Onion.....

In the case of D3u3m, i think that talented people doing research & not rocking the boat should be allowed full access. Of course that may never happen, but there are many ways to bypass the servers, i.e. by talking directly to the satellite, i've seen it done (yes AT&T i mean you ).
Let's hope that some sense will prevail, even amongst the hard-liners.

Hi Matrix

Looks like there are no issues with this in the U.S. either, good to see.

None here either, let sleeping dogs lie

The Translation by Google is way off, very strange...

Babelfish is better.

1WW;

Now, "If we can get Z to blast off that private satellite, we won't need the mainframe of the Internet any more.."

PRC-1?
Cool.
Like the new avatar BTW. Is that called 'galactic-alignment-gamma-ray-melts-eastern-europe.GIF?

Maybe we could always hijack a sat. like ATT or Oscar 3 LOL

[The Matrix Traveller]

It would appear most Countries are Tidying up their act, regarding controls on the Internet.

Could help to stop a lot of suicides in young people on the net ?