The International Olympic Committee disclosed yesterday that some of its officials had struck a deal with Beijing organisers, allowing the Communist authorities to block sensitive internet sites.Journalists at the main media centre in Beijing found the BBC Chinese language site was blocked, as was the website of such human rights organisations as Amnesty International and Reporters Without Borders, whose welcome page currently shows the five Olympic rings replaced with interlocking handcuffs. US broadcaster Radio Free Asia and German radio station Deutsche Welle are also out of bounds.
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/olympics/article4431162.eceChina to Limit Web Access During Games
The Chinese government has confirmed what journalists arriving at the lavishly outfitted media center here have suspected: contrary to previous assurances by Olympic and government officials, the Internet will be censored during the upcoming Games.
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