U.S. Pushes China to Explain Extensive Blocking of Internet Services

U.S. Pushes China to Explain Extensive Blocking of Internet Services

• Oct 19, 2011 Reuters

The United States is pressing China to explain why its "national firewall" extensively block U.S. companies from providing Internet services in the country. "Having a presence on the Internet that is visible in China is increasingly a critical element for service suppliers aiming to reach Chinese consumers and business," Ambassador to the World Trade Organization Michael Punke said in a letter on Monday to his Chinese counterpart.