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What’s interesting to me is that the American Internet is used globally, except in China and Russia (?). But the Chinese Internet is used only in China and the
by ggregoire 8y ago
What’s interesting to me is that the American Internet is used globally, except in China and Russia (?). But the Chinese Internet is used only in China and the Russian one only in Russia.
- Mediterraneo10 8y agoAfrican nations that have bought telecommunications equipment from China have expressed interest in things like the Great Firewall. I understood Schmidt’s comments as relating not only to the Chinese internet as such, but also the Chinese model of the internet, which China is keenly exporting.
- pasbesoin 8y agoExactly. Keep in mind, too, that China's Great Firewall was prototyped using "Western" technology and services. This isn't just China. It reflects fundamental differences in what different organizations and interests want the Internet to be -- and not be. But, China is making it a turnkey system, for those without the resources or wherewithall to do so for themselves. Note also precursors, such as in and through the global market for oil. Autocracies propped up and sold military hardware in return for stable access. Now, digital armament, in return for... And remember, it started with Westerners, out to make a buck.