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Submitted: July 30, 2008 - 8:02pm
Last updated: July 31, 2008 - 7:22am
Last updated: July 31, 2008 - 7:22am
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Reuters
Author:
Nick Mulvenney
The International Olympic Committee cut a deal to let China block sensitive websites despite promises of unrestricted access. China had committed to providing media with the same freedom to report on the Games as they enjoyed at previous Olympics, but journalists have this week complained of finding access to sites deemed sensitive to its communist leadership blocked. "I regret that it now appears BOCOG has announced that there will be limitations on website access during Games time," IOC press chief Kevan Gosper said, referring to Beijing's Olympic organizers.
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