Topic: Urumqi
Urumqi has become a focal point for state censorship and surveillance in China, particularly in response to dissent and protests. The Chinese government has intensified efforts to control online discourse, including pressuring tech companies to increase censorship and actively suppressing the sharing of information related to protests. This environment poses significant threats to free expression and privacy, as authorities target individuals and communities to stifle dissent and erase cultural identities.
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China tells tech giants to hire more censors – to combat rising dissent
Ramping up its already-heavy censorship.
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Police in China stop citizens at random, forcing them to delete protest photos, Western apps
New tactics to suppress dissent.
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China cracks down on internet discourse as biggest protests since Tiananmen Square break out
Protesters are calling for an end to lockdown and the resignation of Xi Jinping.
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China wipes out most Uyghur-language websites
Mass censorship campaign.