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Beijing's New Enforcer - Microsoft

Posted by Zonk on from the crackdown dept.

QuatermassX writes "The New York Times editorial page comments on the responsibilities of American technology companies doing business in China. From the article: 'Such obvious disregard for users' privacy and ethical standards may make it easier to do business in China, but it also aids a repressive regime. Some in the American Congress are talking about holding hearings. Microsoft has responded to criticism by saying, 'We think it's better to be there with our services than not be there.' This is a false choice. China needs Internet companies as much as they need China.'"

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  1. What a surprise by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Redundant

    Slashdot jumps on another bash-Microsoft article. Yawn. Maybe if they think Microsoft is so evil the NYT should stop using Microsoft products.

  2. dada21: idealogical idiot: Shut UP! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Redundant
    Never saw a posting you couldn't spin into some moronic thread to reflect your deep-seated biases, huh dada21?