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IOC Knew of China’s Olympic Censorship Plans

Steve | July 31, 2008

While it doesn’t surprise me, this news is deeply troubling.
The International Olympic Committee has admitted it knew China planned to block some Internet access for journalists covering the Beijing Olympic Games, despite promising media freedom.

IOC spokesman Kevan Gosper said Wednesday some International Olympic Committee officials had negotiated with China that some sensitive Web sites would [...]