Move to Hong Kong sidesteps censorship requirement
(NEWSER) - Unable to operate within China's stringent censorship regulations, Google will move its search operation to Hong Kong, retaining sales and R&D offices on the mainland. "The Chinese government has been crystal clear throughout our discussions that self-censorship is a non-negotiable legal requirement," the company said today. The issue came to a head after a January cyberattack, but Google has made few public comments on the dispute, CNET reports. More»
