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China Media Bulletin

China Media Bulletin: 2019 internet freedom trends, Shutterstock censorship, Huawei “safe cities” (No. 140)

November 20, 2019

In this issue: How internet freedom in China hit a new low in 2019 and why other countries could follow, highlights from the Communist Party Fourth Plenum, facial recognition upgrades, censorship by Shutterstock and iPhone browsers in China, and Huawei “safe cities” reaching over 50 countries worldwide.
Press Releases

United States: Freedom House Applauds Senate Passage of Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act

November 19, 2019

The US Senate takes decisive action to stand up for fundamental freedoms and the rule of law in Hong Kong.
Press Releases

Hong Kong: Police Should Exercise Restraint, Disclose Whereabouts of Those Arrested

November 18, 2019

The deescalation of the standoff between protesters and police at Hong Kong Polytechnic University is critical. 
China Media Bulletin

中国媒体快报：「重点人物」警察数据库，抖音审查，NBA引发的强烈反弹（Issue 139, Simplified Chinese）

October 31, 2019

在本期中：警察数据库, 对苹果和NBA等公司的审查压力, 香港的新闻自由进一, 移动应用在政府监控中的作用。

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Sarah Cook

Senior Research Analyst for China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan

Sarah Cook is a Senior Research Analyst for China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan at Freedom House.

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Annie Wilcox Boyajian

Director of Advocacy

Annie Wilcox Boyajian is Director of Advocacy at Freedom House and leads Freedom House’s engagement with the US government and collaboration with American human rights groups.

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