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Study Shows Commerce Is Driving Growth of Chinese Use of Internet

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Press release from the Markle Foundation: Study Shows Market Competition and Government Encouragement are Key Drivers of Growth of the Internet in China:

  • “A two-year study of Internet use and its impact in China reveals that the
    key drivers behind its growth are market forces, including people’s increasing
    desire to go online and competition among service providers, and the government’s view of the information technology sector as an engine for economic growth. The study also examines the demographics and attitudes of Internet users in China, finding that a majority of them expect the Internet will bring more freedom of speech and create more opportunities to express their political views.” The full report is comprised of the following parts:
  • Report cover & Table of Contents; Introduction; Parts 1, 2 & 3; Parts 4, 5, 6 & 7; Summary & Acknowledgements; Appendix I; Appendix II and Case Studies.

    • New Anti-Piracy Bill Introduced in Senate

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    Artists’ Rights and Theft Prevention Act (ART Act). Statement by Senator Dianne Feinstein On Cornyn-Feinstein Legislation to Crack Down on Video and Audio Piracy, November 13, 2003. A llink to the draft copy of the bill, to “provide for criminal and civil penalties for unauthorized distribution of commercial prerelease works, to provide criminal penalties for… Continue Reading

    9-11 Commission to Gain Access to Selected White House Docs.

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    According to CNN, the White House, after considerable delay, has finally agreed to provide the independent 9-11 Commission with selective access to the Daily Brief from both President’s Clinton and Bush. Commission member Max Cleland is quoted as being “disgusted” [by the deal], and ready to vote to subpoena documents from the White House. From… Continue Reading