When thinking about China and the Internet, the first thing that probably comes to one’s mind is censorship: The Great Firewall of China that insulates the Chinese population from western in-fluence via Google, Facebook or Wikipedia. But it is not only that. The restrictions do not only disconnect China from foreign webpages that may contain critical information. Censorship of the internet impacts the People’s Republic of China on many different levels.
First of all, it is a political topic, because of the internet’s influence on public opinion. But this also affects China’s international relations to other governments. Second, it is a business-related topic. So many industries count on the internet and censorship is a hurdle for their development. Instead of blocking this development, China will have to embrace the internet as a cornerstone for its future economy to be able to continue growing.
To support this statement, this paper will discuss the implications of online censorship on domestic and foreign policy and the affects on international trade and China’s future growth, respectively.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Policy
- Domestic Policy
- Foreign Policy
- Business and Economy
- Trade barriers
- Knowledge- and service-based economy
- Conclusion
- References
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper analyzes the implications of online censorship in China, focusing on its impact on domestic and foreign policy, international trade, and the country's future economic growth. The Great Firewall of China, a system of internet censorship implemented by the Chinese government, is examined in detail.
- The political implications of online censorship in China
- The impact of the Great Firewall of China on international relations
- The effects of online censorship on China's business and economic development
- The potential for the internet to foster political change in China
- The relationship between online censorship and the rise of China as a global superpower
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The introduction sets the stage by discussing the concept of the Great Firewall of China and its significance in the context of censorship and its impact on various aspects of Chinese society. It highlights the political and economic implications of online restrictions.
The "Policy" section delves into the motivations behind the Great Firewall. It examines the domestic policy objectives of the Chinese government in controlling online information and public opinion, emphasizing the government's concern about the internet's potential to challenge its authority. This section also analyzes the international implications of China's censorship policies, highlighting the tension it creates with other nations, particularly the United States.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The key themes explored in this paper include online censorship, the Great Firewall of China, domestic and foreign policy, international trade, economic growth, political change, public opinion, and the rise of China as a global superpower. The paper also examines the role of the internet in shaping public discourse, fostering political dissent, and influencing government policies.
- Citation du texte
- Matthias Runkel (Auteur), 2010, The Great Firewall of China. Political and economical implications of the Great Shield, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/285238
