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Here's my translation as a Chinese native, though I'm no technical expert. Companies that provide IDC, ISP, CDN services, without authorization, are prohibited

by schuke 10y ago

Here's my translation as a Chinese native, though I'm no technical expert. Companies that provide IDC, ISP, CDN services, without authorization, are prohibited to set up or lease connections (including virtual private networks), to conduct business operations across borders. I guess it means if you're a ISP etc, you're not allowed to sell VPN services without authorization. It says nothing about individuals purchasing VPN services from foreign providers. It's nonetheless a chilling sign that they're restricting VPN access, which is consistent with the overall tightening of internet control that's been going on for quite a while. It comes as no surprise though, given 2017 will see the Party's 19th national congress. A lot will happen to make sure the internet does absolutely nothing remotely similar to what happened in the Middle East in 2010.

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paradite 10y ago
As much as I hate regulations on Internet access, the title as of now is an inaccurate description of the regulations in terms of the target audience. I hope someone can summarize the translation above as a more accurate title.
gutnor 10y ago
> It's nonetheless a chilling sign that they're restricting VPN access, which is consistent with the overall tightening of internet control that's been going on for quite a while. It is also consistent with the worldwide tightening of internet. Trump and May are much more likely to applaud the latest Chinese effort than criticise. Chinese internet management is the model that will lead the West. Quite a reversal, quite depressing too.
- NTripleOne 10y ago
  "tightening" to us, perhaps. Loosening to them...
- TazeTSchnitzel 10y ago
  Good thing the Internet is under decentralised international control, then! …oh, right.
- pasbesoin 10y ago
  Years ago, I was saying that China's Great Firewall was the prototype. Meaning, on an international scale, involving international participation including especially the companies then selling them the equipment and services. Nothing I've seen has changed this basic perception. P.S. Although, now, an increasing amount of the expertise and technology are internal.

by schuke 10y ago

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paradite 10y ago

As much as I hate regulations on Internet access, the title as of now is an inaccurate description of the regulations in terms of the target audience. I hope someone can summarize the translation above as a more accurate title.

gutnor 10y ago

> It's nonetheless a chilling sign that they're restricting VPN access, which is consistent with the overall tightening of internet control that's been going on for quite a while. It is also consistent with the worldwide tightening of internet. Trump and May are much more likely to applaud the latest Chinese effort than criticise. Chinese internet management is the model that will lead the West. Quite a reversal, quite depressing too.

NTripleOne 10y ago
"tightening" to us, perhaps. Loosening to them...
TazeTSchnitzel 10y ago
Good thing the Internet is under decentralised international control, then! …oh, right.
pasbesoin 10y ago
Years ago, I was saying that China's Great Firewall was the prototype. Meaning, on an international scale, involving international participation including especially the companies then selling them the equipment and services. Nothing I've seen has changed this basic perception. P.S. Although, now, an increasing amount of the expertise and technology are internal.