Gateways to Web poke holes in the country's fire wall; two sites illustrate how Internet is emerging as independent force in rigidly controlled society

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The Internet has become an independent communication system which penetrates through the barriers erected by the government in China. A startling example of the World Wide Web's significance in Chinese society is the access made by Chinese who are hooked to the Web to the news of the apologies made by the US and NATO regarding the accidental bombing of the Chinese embassy in Yugoslavia. The government-controlled media had been silent about the apologies.

China, International politics, Social aspects, Online services, Brief Article, Telecommunications systems, Yugoslavia, World Wide Web, Bombing, Aerial, Aerial bombing

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China lifts limits on Internet accounts

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The Chinese government has removed barriers to Internet access after security controls have been put in place. Earlier, the government instituted prohibitions against the increase of Internet sites in the country because of the increase in pornographic and politically unacceptable material online. Foreign analysts believe that China is really more concerned with news sites that contain information and opinions that are opposed to communism.

Laws, regulations and rules, Information services

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Cyberspace holds endless trade possibilities for Asia

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Many experts believe that the Internet will have its greatest economic impact in the Asian region. Computer links will allow producers to make direct contact with potential purchasers, thus bypassing monopoly trading bodies such as those in Indonesia and New Zealand. Governments which insist on maintaining control will only end up isolating their importers and exporters from the world market.

Economic aspects, Asia

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