CHINA: New censorship fears as web newsletter shut down

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Updated July 13, 2007 20:27:55

There are signs the Chinese Government is stepping up its censorship of media outlets. The editors of a 12 year old online newsletter have been told they are acting unlawfully and to cease publishing immediately. Both local and foreign publications dealing with social and environmental issues appear to have been targetted.

Presenter: Karen Snowdon
Speakers: Nick Young, founding editor of the China Development Brief

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