Google To End Google.cn Redirect 183
shmG writes "Google Inc. has announced a 'new approach' in China after the government said the company could no longer automatically redirect users to the unfiltered Hong Kong site. This gives Baidu Inc., which already has a greater than 60% share in Internet search in China, a chance to expand. It has announced new plans to hire US engineers to enhance its technical skills and propel its growth globally."
Update: 06/29 18:27 GMT by S : Changed the headline to more accurately reflect what Google is doing. They're ending the redirect and applying for a license renewal, so it's still in question whether they'll actually go dark in China. However, they say they're also looking for ways to continue allowing uncensored search, such as putting a high-profile link to their Hong Kong site on the google.cn landing page.
Yippee can't wait (Score:4, Funny)
I can't wait!
Re:China is the model the west wants to emulate (Score:3, Funny)
- You could vote for Libertarian-republicans (like Ron Paul) who would end all wars, bring all soldiers home, and end the military-government hegemony.
- You could also join the "Free State" project to take-over New Hampshire, kickout the R's and D's, and turn into a Libertarian stronghold.
- Or you could just keep doing nothing.
Your choice. :-)
Re:Official Notice and Explanation (Score:1, Funny)
Hear hear. Let Apple help China - maybe their pholosophies will mesh better. Google may have a few holes in its hat, but it's a white hat still.
Maybe the Chinese will even have trouble finding "U.S. engineers" to help it stumble along in the online world. Gee, haven't there been a lot of brilliant Chinese students studying here in the States? And they're not swarming back to help the motherland? Can't imagine why....
Re:Yippee can't wait (Score:3, Funny)
You meant to say:
Re:Official Notice and Explanation (Score:3, Funny)
Love does not involve hitting a woman over the head with a club and dragging her back to your cave, you know. :)
NOW you tell me!!!!