Yahoo! sidesteps claims it aided China to jail journalist

[NVMojo]

September 8, 2005

Internet giant Yahoo! on Thursday sidestepped claims that it aided China in the jailing of a journalist after he sent an email from a Yahoo account, saying it has to abide by rules laid down in the countries it operates.

"Just like any other global company, Yahoo! must ensure that its local country sites must operate within the laws, regulations and customs of the country in which they are based," Yahoo! spokesperson Mary Osako said in a statement.

The company refused to comment further on a report by the media rights watchdog Reporters sans Frontières that it gave information to the Chinese government leading to Shi Tao being jailed for 10 years.

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http://www.mg.co.za/articlepage.aspx?area=/breaking_news/breaking_news__international_news/&articleid=250366

[Bassic]

1. Asswipes

It's not their fault of course :sarcasm:

Another example of freedom being spread with capitalism.

[madeline_con]

2. I read that Microsoft developed "special" software....

used in China to keep their internet "pure"

Any info on that?

[OKthatsIT]

4. its true. China gave them that ultimatum or no MS in China.

[Coventina]

3. Well, whatever helps you sleep at night I guess.....

I still call you scum.

:mad: