An official complaint was lodged by US representatives with the Chinese government over plans to introduce mandatory Green Dam web censorship software. Read more here
American computer makers say the Chinese government has not backed down from a requirement that Internet censorship software be preinstalled on all computers sold in China after July 1, despite reports this week that the rule had been relaxed. Read more here
The Chinese government appears to have backed down in the face of public opposition to its plans for mandatory installation of Green Dam Youth Escort on all new computers. The software restricting access to pornography and politically sensitive websites was due to be compulsorily incorporated in the hard drives of all new machines sold after 1 July, but state-run media has announced that it will instead be an optional package.
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China has defended the use of new screening software that has to be installed on all computers saying its purpose is to filter out pornographic and violent material. Read more here