Dossier
National Defense Times
Coverage of National Defense Times in the Nexus archive.
- 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.