Freedom Of Expression In China

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Freedom of Expression in China Zhongyang Liu EAP VI E Chris Pinkerton Feb 15, 2010 Abstract Even though the Constitution of China provides and protects the freedom of expression, the Chinese government still censors the freedom of expression in China. Three important parts of the censorship of freedom of expression in China are freedom of religion, the internet censorship, and the media censorship. In fact, the Chinese government bans religions which are not registered; blocks websites and employs webmasters to censor the internet; hosts the authority on media companies; and employs scholars to guide public opinion in the government’s favor. Summary of Freedom of Expression in China Ⅰ.Intro 4 A. Constitution of China B. Report from Reporters Without Boarders Ⅱ.Religions in China 5 A. Religions have to be registered to the government B. The Three-Self Church and House Church C. Falun Gong Ⅲ.Internet Censorship in China 7 A. The population of Chinese internet users B. The golden Shield Project (The Great Firewall) C. Rectifications on websites within China D. Regulations on websites outside China E. Consensus guiding Ⅳ.Media Censorship in China 13 A. Laws B. Control of the government C. Tone setting Ⅴ.Conclusion: Summary of Freedom of Expression in China 14 Freedom of Expression in China Now, it is commonly believed that the freedom of expression is a basic but important factor of human rights. In the 36th article of the Constitution in People’s Republic of China, it states that: Citizens of the People's Republic of China enjoy freedom of religious belief. No state organ, public organization or individual may compel citizens to believe in, or not to believe in, any religion;

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