Category Archives: Censorship

Questlove and James Bond In Shanghai

Posted on January 21, 2013 by WoAi

Just a couple of quick announcements. The 23rd Bond film Skyfall, is FINALLY released today in China (about half a year after the rest of the world has seen it) minus a few sensitive bits that have been cut by … Continue reading →

Posted in Censorship, Entertainment, Nightlife | 3 Comments

Pollution? What Pollution?

Posted on July 4, 2012 by WoAi

There are very few days when we have truly clear skies in Shanghai. It’s one of the things I miss. And one of the causes is of course pollution which can be pretty bad, although I understand Beijing has much … Continue reading →

Posted in Censorship, Current Affairs | 11 Comments

Bye Bye 2010, Bye Bye Skype

Posted on January 1, 2011 by WoAi

I know it’s only the first day of the new year but I have some bad news for SKYPE users. The Chinese regulator has just announced that Internet phone services are now illegal in China. Not all Internet phone services … Continue reading →

Posted in Amusing, Arrrrggghhh!, Censorship, Current Affairs | 14 Comments

“Blown Up” Out Of Proportion

Posted on November 15, 2010 by WoAi

This isn’t directly related to China. It’s not even indirectly related. But on the other hand, China gets a lot of criticism for the way it suppresses freedom of speech and Britain is often the one doing the finger pointing. … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogosphere, Britain, Censorship, Current Affairs | 11 Comments

Avatar Banned?

Posted on January 20, 2010 by WoAi

Well actually, no, it has not been banned, but that is how the western media seem to be reporting this news. It appears that the 2D version is being withdrawn, but the 3D version is still going strong. Now riddle … Continue reading →

Posted in Censorship, Current Affairs, Entertainment | 30 Comments

Facebook Blackout

Posted on July 8, 2009 by WoAi

You’ve probably heard about recent censorship of certain websites in China due to the sensitive anniversary of the 1989 “protests”.  We’ve only just got some sites back again here in China, but it looks like as a result of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Arrrrggghhh!, Censorship, Current Affairs | 46 Comments

The Great Fire Wall Tightens Its Grip

Posted on June 1, 2009 by WoAi

Everytime we get close to something politically sensitive such as the anniversary of Tiananmen or the annual communist party conference, those in charge of deciding which Internet sites are blocked and which are accessible in China start behaving unpredictably, much … Continue reading →

Posted in Censorship, Technical Stuff | 36 Comments

Bye Bye YouTube

Posted on March 25, 2009 by WoAi

As of today, the famous video sharing site has been blocked by the Chinese authorities, as reported by the BBC News website, which itself was blocked for many years until recently.

Posted in Arrrrggghhh!, Censorship | 20 Comments

Don’t Look Back (To 1997) In Anger

Posted on March 3, 2009 by WoAi

Just a few days ago a friend was asking if I was going to see Oasis when they come to Shanghai in April.  Well, I can now give a definite answer: no.  And neither will anyone else.  All the China … Continue reading →

Posted in Censorship, Entertainment | 10 Comments

Blogspot For All

Posted on February 29, 2008 by WoAi

Yes, who knows for how long, perhaps it’s related to the Olympics coming up in August, but after years of being blocked by the government, Blogspot is currently accessible from China – enjoy it while it lasts folks! I for … Continue reading →

Posted in Censorship | 7 Comments