China’s scary lesson to the world: Censoring the Internet works

Re:China’s scary lesson to the world: Censoring the Internet... by pessimizer on Tuesday May 24, 2016 @08:29AM (#11760989)

I'm pretty sure that all but a very few of them watched it on TV just like everyone else did. Well, not exactly like everyone else did - a lot later, a lot shorter, and edited and presented by the tank.

edit: I'm overestimating Chinese media freedom here. Furtive word of mouth and descriptions from people who have travelled outside of China are probably a more accurate way that Chinese people have learned about this facet of their own history - am I right?

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Re:China’s scary lesson to the world: Censoring the Internet... by paradite on Tuesday May 24, 2016 @08:54AM (#11761119)

You are right. It's good to get opinions from people who are living abroad. But I would be cautious over the recounts of the "Chinese dissidents" who are expelled or fled from China.

They are more likely to be motivated to give a biased recount against the government as a way of expressing their resentment with the government. They also often have supports from people/organizations who are eager to find ways to paint Chinese government black (for whatever reason they might have). (Think the situation of Snowden)

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