The press is coming to some realizations that their coverage of the Olympic games may be somewhat censored – to say the least.
China has blocked certain Internet sites when reporters access the net. The blocked sites will make it difficult for reporters to obtain data, especially any background or human-rights information.
On Tuesday, sites like Amnesty International or any search related to Tibet could not be opened. There will be over 5,000 journalists from around the world reporting on the games and utilizing the press center (or should I say “not” getting to utilize the press center?).
This type of censorship is not unusual for China residents as the government routinely blocks Internet sites from its citizens. NBC is going through similar headaches dealing with China’s red tape, last minute changes, and restrictions.
I wonder how great of a decision the Olympic Committee still thinks China was?
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I never understood why they chose China to begin with. I know when it comes to the Olympics we are suppose to put everything aside. Apparently China has not.
I don’t know why anyone is surprised.
You are right Mid USA – No one really should have been surprised. China has been doing this for awhile and I for one certainly didn’t think that “outsiders” were going to be treated any different when it came to censorship.
Thanks for the comments.