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China is a tempting market for Facebook, which has been banned there since 2009. But to get in, the social network may have to compromise on its mission.

By PUI-WING TAM

What was once known as the land of cheap rip-offs may now offer a glimpse of the future and American companies are taking notice.

By JONAH M. KESSEL and PAUL MOZUR

Several internet portals were ordered to halt much of their original news reporting, a move that could confine a larger share of Chinas journalism to Communist-controlled mouthpieces.

By MICHAEL FORSYTHE

The Cyberspace Administration said it would punish sites that publish directly as news reports unverified content found on online platforms, but others see an effort to clamp down.

By EDWARD WONG and VANESSA PIAO

Given the opacity of the Chinese government, it was not clear whether Mr. Lu was in trouble or in line for a promotion.

By JANE PERLEZ and PAUL MOZUR

While trying to emphasize Chinas connectivity, a report by a state newspaper acknowledged the creeping pace of connections in the country.

By EDWARD WONG

The magazines published reports this week examining the tightening control Mr. Xi has exerted over Chinese politics and the cult of personality he has built around himself.

By EMILY FENG

American officials cite blocked websites and other limits on information as bad for foreign companies doing business in the vast market.

By PAUL MOZUR

During a presentation on digital security, the architect, Fang Binxing, was forced to use location-masking software to reach websites in South Korea.

By AUSTIN RAMZY

A draft law posted by a technology regulator said sites in the country would have to register domain names with local service providers.

By PAUL MOZUR

The unexpected defense of an outspoken real estate tycoon has exposed uneasiness about President Xi Jinpings calls for unquestioning public obedience.

By CHRIS BUCKLEY

A list of forbidden news topics reportedly issued by Chinas propaganda authorities offers a picture of their anxieties.

By DIDI KIRSTEN TATLOW

Officials from the top broadcast regulator have said that programs will soon be subject to the same censorship as regular TV shows, according to a report in The Beijing Times.

An official statement said the property tycoon Ren Zhiqiang had exerted a vile influence by spreading illegal information on the Sina Weibo platform.

By EDWARD WONG

New regulations will forbid any foreign company from publishing online content in China without the governments consent.

By DAVID BARBOZA and PAUL MOZUR

The comparison, posted on YouTube, prompted warnings that the writer could be penalized under Chinese law, even though the site is blocked in China.

By DIDI KIRSTEN TATLOW

Many Western governments oppose use of the word multilateral, which is considered code for nations making the rules on how people get online and who has access to data.

By DAN LEVIN

The specific legal implications surrounding the question of free speech are vexing many Chinese who are following Pu Zhiqiangs plight.

By EDWARD WONG

The study by the American group Freedom House pointed to Chinas strengthening its Great Firewall system of censorship and its criminalizing some kinds of online speech.

By EDWARD WONG

The remarks, given at Tsinghua University in Beijing, underlined Facebooks eagerness to expand in China, where it remains blocked.

By OWEN GUO

China is a tempting market for Facebook, which has been banned there since 2009. But to get in, the social network may have to compromise on its mission.

By PUI-WING TAM

What was once known as the land of cheap rip-offs may now offer a glimpse of the future and American companies are taking notice.

By JONAH M. KESSEL and PAUL MOZUR

Several internet portals were ordered to halt much of their original news reporting, a move that could confine a larger share of Chinas journalism to Communist-controlled mouthpieces.

By MICHAEL FORSYTHE

The Cyberspace Administration said it would punish sites that publish directly as news reports unverified content found on online platforms, but others see an effort to clamp down.

By EDWARD WONG and VANESSA PIAO

Given the opacity of the Chinese government, it was not clear whether Mr. Lu was in trouble or in line for a promotion.

By JANE PERLEZ and PAUL MOZUR

While trying to emphasize Chinas connectivity, a report by a state newspaper acknowledged the creeping pace of connections in the country.

By EDWARD WONG

The magazines published reports this week examining the tightening control Mr. Xi has exerted over Chinese politics and the cult of personality he has built around himself.

By EMILY FENG

American officials cite blocked websites and other limits on information as bad for foreign companies doing business in the vast market.

By PAUL MOZUR

During a presentation on digital security, the architect, Fang Binxing, was forced to use location-masking software to reach websites in South Korea.

By AUSTIN RAMZY

A draft law posted by a technology regulator said sites in the country would have to register domain names with local service providers.

By PAUL MOZUR

The unexpected defense of an outspoken real estate tycoon has exposed uneasiness about President Xi Jinpings calls for unquestioning public obedience.

By CHRIS BUCKLEY

A list of forbidden news topics reportedly issued by Chinas propaganda authorities offers a picture of their anxieties.

By DIDI KIRSTEN TATLOW

Officials from the top broadcast regulator have said that programs will soon be subject to the same censorship as regular TV shows, according to a report in The Beijing Times.

An official statement said the property tycoon Ren Zhiqiang had exerted a vile influence by spreading illegal information on the Sina Weibo platform.

By EDWARD WONG

New regulations will forbid any foreign company from publishing online content in China without the governments consent.

By DAVID BARBOZA and PAUL MOZUR

The comparison, posted on YouTube, prompted warnings that the writer could be penalized under Chinese law, even though the site is blocked in China.

By DIDI KIRSTEN TATLOW

Many Western governments oppose use of the word multilateral, which is considered code for nations making the rules on how people get online and who has access to data.

By DAN LEVIN

The specific legal implications surrounding the question of free speech are vexing many Chinese who are following Pu Zhiqiangs plight.

By EDWARD WONG

The study by the American group Freedom House pointed to Chinas strengthening its Great Firewall system of censorship and its criminalizing some kinds of online speech.

By EDWARD WONG

The remarks, given at Tsinghua University in Beijing, underlined Facebooks eagerness to expand in China, where it remains blocked.

By OWEN GUO

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