To my mind, we are not stick to one of two options "censorship or protectionism", they are not mutually exclusive. From epistemological point of view it is bett

To my mind, we are not stick to one of two options "censorship or protectionism", they are not mutually exclusive. From epistemological point of view it is better to choose one, but I believe that this is not the case with China Internet regulation. China govenment is not so stupid to miss any of opportunities that banishment of foriegn services brings. Moreover China government is clever enough to make it hard to deduce his motives from his behaviour. Censorship and protectionism are both not very good and can be target of international blame, but it is hard to write some brilliant piece of critics of China government methods, while considering two possibilities. Unclear goals gives China some space to defend himself from critics.