Ladies and gentlemen, it's official: I have been censored. People in China no longer have the privilege of reading my blog. This is no doubt a result of my last post; human rights is one of the terms that the censors automatically look for when sifting through the vast expanse that is the internet in China. Those characters that you see above? That's Jingjing and Chacha (from the Chinese word jingcha, which means police), who were created by the Chinese government to act as constant reminders that on the internet, you're always being watched! Last spring semester at Maryland I wrote an extensive (soon to be published!) paper on censorship of the internet in China - I never would have thought I would experience it for myself! Oh well, like my friends and I always say: T.I.C. - this is China. Don't worry about not being able to read about my China adventures - because I work at the LA Times office in Beijing, I'm able to override the censors and continue to provide all of you with details and honest insight and analysis of my experiences here in the Middle Kingdom. So get psyched to read about how this Security Council delegate from South Africa saved the world from the nuclear advance of Iran in the upcoming Asian International Model United Nations post!
Also, I have provided some links to other China blogs. Some of them are funny and satirical, some serious and informative. All of them are worth checking out!
5 comments:
And, with the right proxy server and a bit of magic, anyone can read your blog even in China.
-Mike "South Africa" Wagner
Wow Grace, I can't wait to tell everyone that you've been censored! I think that has to be the ultimate award for a journalist! You are truly on your way as a credible writer! Although someone close to me may suggest it not to be taken lightly (guess!), I'm proud of you and see that you are having a ball! Keep up the excellent blogging!I miss you and love you ---mom
Hi Grace, I can't believe it is already the end of March. I've just gotten caught up on your posts and it sounds amazing. We will have a lot to discuss when you get back. One of my classes that I am taking deals with globalization and China is the main topic. Very interesting and a little scary. I think that's why I have chosen history as a major. There are no unknowns just what happened. It sounds like you are taking full advantage of this opportunity. I love the T.I.C. I have a similar mantra which has come in handy especially for the last 2 months when the temp didn't get above 10 degrees. Probably shouldn't post it. Might get censured. Have fun. Amy
Grace, That is pretty exciting and scary at the same time that you have been censored. You certainly are an excellent writer. Love Dad
OMG, i knew china was a little physco but god that comunism i guess. The fact that they would punish you for writting that is weird but then again as you say T.I.C(that is china) well atleast yo found a loop hole. The characters don't make me scared at all it's like i could beat them up so fast lol. Well their comunism is primortial but we have to get over it.
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