Internet porn sites now accessible in China

Chinese censors are said to be no longer blocking pornography sites in cyber space. The crowded internet is said to be taxing censors, who need to free up capacity to keep an eye on other things. Among priorities, some say, are negative reports about leaders and activity that might trigger protest.



Change Of (ob)Scene

The internet in China
Is crowded and complex;
So censorship is shifting
Away from demon sex.

To keep closer tabs on critics
And protect Beijing from scorn,
They’re bearing down on dissidence
And easing up on porn.

©  2010  Jim Gordon