3/28-4/11 Flashcards
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What happened during the Tiananmen Square protests?
Protesters were killed by the military during a hunger strike.
How long did the Tiananmen Square protests last?
The protests lasted several months.
What were the impacts of the Tiananmen Square incident on the EU and US?
Arms embargoes and cooperative engagements were suspended.
What criticism arose from the Tiananmen Square incident?
There was criticism on human rights from the international community.
What measures were taken regarding censorship after Tiananmen Square?
Censorship was imposed on the internet, in books, and in newspapers.
What happens if someone posts about the Tiananmen Square incident in China?
Accounts are banned if they post anything related to the incident.
What is omitted from history classes in China?
History classes do not include information about Tiananmen Square.
What does the Chinese government expect citizens to know about Tiananmen Square?
The government expects citizens to know that it is a taboo.
What is the censorship policy in China regarding collective action?
Posts trying to cause collective action are censored, even if pro-government.
What is banned in relation to Xi Jinping?
Any trolling of Xi Jinping is banned.
What is the Great Firewall?
It prevents access to common websites like Google, Facebook, and Twitter.
What is required to search for information in China?
A VPN is needed to search for information.
How does censorship influence students in China with VPN access?
Students become more informed about sensitive events and more pessimistic about China’s economic performance.
What changes in behavior do students exhibit when using a VPN?
They are more likely to discuss politics.
What conclusion was drawn about students’ access to information in China?
Students lack full information and have low demand for uncensored information.
What effect can a period of exposure to information have?
It can lead to a lasting increase in acquiring sensitive information.
What is the ‘gateway effect’ in relation to censorship?
When Instagram was blocked, citizens downloaded VPNs and became more curious about censored information.
What is the role of the party press in China?
It serves as the mouthpiece of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).
Who controls local press in China?
Local press is under the control of the Chinese government with no private newspapers.
What determines what news is allowed in China?
The publicity department of the CCP determines what will be allowed.
What happened during the Southern Weekly incident?
The propaganda department forced the chief editor to change the title and article to limit government criticism.
