Great Firewall
Coverage of Great Firewall in the Nexus archive.
- Sensitive Words and Censored Content Related to the Recent Sino-American Summit
During the recent Sino-American and Sino-Russian summits, Chinese social media experienced increased 'soft censorship,' limiting search results to state-approved sources. A notable incident involved Elon Musk's Chinese-language reply to a banned dissident account on X, which sparked brief online interest before being censored. Censored WeChat posts also criticized the use of schoolchildren in political events and the suppression of articles about Trump's China visit.
- Translation: “Scaling the Great Firewall”? You’ve Crossed the Line
China's government uses coordinated messaging alongside technical internet controls to discourage citizens from using VPNs and circumvention tools to access foreign websites. A military-affiliated publication frames the Great Firewall as protective, portraying overseas internet as dangerous while warning that VPN use is illegal. The article reflects escalating official efforts against 'wall-scaling' and coincides with increased restrictions on foreign platforms.
- What the Chinese internet is really like
The article discusses a weekly podcast exploring China's internet landscape, focusing on the Great Firewall and its implications. It provides insight into the censored digital environment within China.