Google China Redirects Searches to Uncensored Hong Kong Mirror
Google China Redirects Searches to Uncensored Hong Kong Mirror
Posted 03/22/2010 at 3:18pm
| by Ryan Whitwam
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We had previously heard that Google may be announcing an exit from the Chinese market today. As it turns out, they’re taking a slightly different approach. The Google.cn domain now redirects users to the uncensored Hong Kong version of the search engine. Google says they plan to retain most of their operations in China including R&D teams and sales.
The move seems to be a direct challenge to the Chinese government, which could easily block access to Google on mainland China. Google’s David Drummond claims the move is “entirely legal” and went on to say, “We very much hope that the Chinese government respects our decision.”
Beijing has not yet responded to Google’s action, but the government has become increasingly harsh over the weeks. Some analysts pointed out that Google’s plan could backfire, leaving their sites blocked even in Hong Kong. For now it’s a waiting game for the Big G.
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Tekzel
March 22, 2010 at 6:43pm
I think the rest of the world should just cut off China from our internet entirely. See how they like the isolation.
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You know users... Buncha bitchy little girls.
jonnygotguns
March 22, 2010 at 4:18pm
Communism FTW!!!.... not really....google is challenging china......... GOOGLE FTW!!!!!
BAMT
March 22, 2010 at 3:38pm
I've always wanted to see something like this happen. I'm glad Google still prefers quality service over more than more than enough money.
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