Booting Up: China’s Ban on Facebook and Twitter Might Be Lifted…in Shanghai

China’s “Great Firewall,” which blocks users from accessing foreign websites and social media services, might soon be imploded. [South China Morning

Get excited, Shanghai! (Photo: Flickr)
Get excited, Shanghai! (Photo: Flickr)

China’s “Great Firewall,” which blocks users from accessing foreign websites and social media services, might soon be imploded. [South China Morning Post]

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Booting Up: China’s Ban on Facebook and Twitter Might Be Lifted…in Shanghai