China's Great Firewall: A Comprehensive Overview of Internet Censorship
Introduction Did you catch the latest from Freedom House on internet freedom? They rank countries every year, and guess who’s dead last? Yep, China. They’ve got this infamous Great Firewall that’s like the ultimate boss of internet censorship. It’s pretty wild how they can control what everyone sees and does online. The Great Firewall: What’s Blocked? China’s Great Firewall is like this massive digital bouncer that keeps a ton of stuff out. It’s crazy how extensive it is. I mean, all those big Western social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and even Google and YouTube? Blocked. They’re like, "Sorry, party’s over." And it’s not just social media—it’s like a whole laundry list. Porn sites, gambling sites, major news outlets like BBC and New York Times? Nope, can’t see those either. They’ve even blocked Amazon and Discord. It’s pretty thorough. But hey, here’s the kicker—if you’re curious whether a specific site is banned or not, there’s actually a handy web...