Google China
Synopsis
After four years of controversy, Google closed its Mainland search service rather than continue to self-censor sensitive material.
Synopsis
Google's headquarters in central Beijing displays the Chinese flag, but the company faces significant challenges with the government. After four years of controversy, Google announced it would close its Mainland search service rather than continue self-censorship. The decision came two months after the company stated it would no longer remove sensitive material from search results on google.cn. While retaining several hundred staff in China, Google plans to relocate its Chinese language search service to Hong Kong, where it can operate without censorship. However, searches on sensitive topics, such as the Tiananmen Square protests, will still be blocked by government filters.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- See why Google left mainland China after years of tension.
- Find out how censorship affects internet freedom in China.
- Meet the staff navigating Google's operations in a complex market.
Did You Know
- Google closed its mainland search service in China after 4 years.
- Google's Chinese language search service is now based in Hong Kong.
- Sensitive search results, like those on Tiananmen Square, remain blocked by the government.
- Google has several hundred staff members still operating in mainland China.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Google close its Mainland search service in China?
Google closed its Mainland search service to avoid self-censorship after four years of controversy.
Where is Google moving its Chinese language search service?
Google is moving its Chinese language search service to Hong Kong.
What will still be blocked by the Chinese government's filtering systems?
Search results for sensitive issues, such as the Tiananmen Square pro-democracy protests, will still be blocked by the government's filtering systems.
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