Chinese Hackers Crack Net Censorship ; but Politics Boring to Most
The Washington Times › February 07, 2008
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Chinese Internet censorship is little more than a joke to Li Shenwen, an unemployed computer game enthusiast who remained glued to his keyboard well past midnight in a dingy "Wangba" or "NetBar" on a recent Saturday night.
Official blocks on controversial or political Web sites pose no obstacle to any experienced user who wants to get past them, said Mr. Li, who picks up spending money by amassing points in computer games and selling them to a broker who in turn sells them online to avid but inept Western gamers.See the full content of this document
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Chinese Hackers Crack Net Censorship ; but Politics Boring to Most
Reluctant to be distracted from his profitable pursuit, Mr. Li, in his mid-20s, offered a $14 wager that he could get to any three blocked sites in less than five minutes. The bet was made.
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