Internet freedom faces new attack as China seeks to shape global web rules

Headline Title: Internet freedom faces new attack as China seeks to shape global web rules 18 November 2014 The Chinese government’s increasing efforts to influence global cyberspace rules is a further sign that internet freedom is under a sustained attack, said Amnesty International, ahead of China’s first World Internet Conference.The event, which takes place in the eastern Zhejiang province, between 19 -21 November, brings together senior Chinese officials and global web leaders to discuss the future of the internet. It is seen by many internet experts as part of China’s attempt…

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