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The Great Firewall restricts internet access in China from "summary" of The Story of China by Michael Wood
In China, internet access is not as free as in other parts of the world. The government has put in place what is known as the Great Firewall, which restricts what people can see and do online. This means that certain websites and information are blocked or censored, making it difficult for people in China to access a wide range of content that is available elsewhere. The Great Firewall works by monitoring internet traffic and blocking access to websites and online services that are deemed to be sensitive or inappropriate. This includes popular social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter, as well as news websites and other sources of information that the government deems to be problematic. By controlling what people can see and do online, the Chinese government is able to maintain a level of control over the flow of information within the country. While the Great Firewall is seen as a way for the government to maintain social stability and prevent the spread of dissenting views, it has also been criticised for limiting freedom of speech and access to information. Some people in China use virtual private networks (VPNs) to bypass the restrictions of the Great Firewall, but even these are becoming increasingly difficult to use as the government cracks down on ways to circumvent its control over the internet.- The Great Firewall represents a significant challenge to the idea of a free and open internet. By restricting access to certain websites and information, the Chinese government is able to control the flow of information within the country and limit the ability of its citizens to access a wide range of content. This has led to concerns about censorship and the suppression of free speech in China, as well as questions about the impact of the Great Firewall on the country's development and engagement with the wider world.
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