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Russia does not have political protections? http://www.reuters.com/video/2015/08/06/russia-destroys-seven-7-tons-of-banned-w?videoId=365212455 http://www.reuter

• pavlov 11y ago
  Yes, of course they do, but the mode of operation is very different. Obviously the Russian government exerts control over Google's Russian operation, but it's not explicit like in China. This has meant Google can continue to operate in Russia without losing face ("do no evil" and all that), whereas it wasn't possible in China. Your link is about the Russian trade embargo, which is not directly relevant... But it does illustrate the huge difference between Chinese and Russian trade politics. China keeps tight reins internally on content and communications, but wants to ensure the free flow of material imports and exports. China wouldn't allow an external political disagreement to disturb relations to the extent that Western imports would be banned. At least I can't imagine French cheese being burned by the tonnes in Shanghai...