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Bill Gates Defends Google's Censorship In China

Posted by Zonk on from the do-business-nicely-please dept.

worb writes "At the World Economic Forum today, Bill Gates defended Google's actions in China and told delegates that the internet 'is contributing to Chinese political engagement' as 'access to the outside world is preventing more censorship'. There was no reason for technology companies not to do business in China, he argued."

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  1. Follow the money... by __aaclcg7560 · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Don't want to deprive Bill Gates the potential licensing fees that Microsoft could charge for Windows Vista. It's hard being a billionaire when the goal of being a trillionaire is so far away. Steve Jobs might get there first with his Disney empire.

  2. Saudis by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    There was no reason for technology companies not to do business in China, he argued.

    He then added. Hell aslong as they have money and a good business relationship they can even high jack our planes and slam them into buildings.