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BBC's website is being blocked across China
Here is the most ridiculous part of the article (BBC beating its own drum):
In view of the ongoing protests in Hong Kong (not arguing about of its merits or demerits), and the recently concluded Molotov-cocktail party in Kiev, one cannot blame PRC from doing what it deems is in the national interests. No one needs a sniper attack and people getting killed for the sake of "democracy" and "freedom of speech."Access to the BBC's English-language website has been blocked across China, the corporation has said.
BBC Global News director Peter Horrocks said it appeared to be "deliberate censorship", adding that the BBC was complaining to the authorities.
Other major news websites were functioning as usual, and the reason for the blackout remained unclear.
Since the 2008 Beijing Olympics, the BBC's English-language site has been generally available.
However, other BBC services including its Chinese-language news website has been blocked largely since it was launched.
BBC World TV - as with all overseas broadcasters - suffers intermittent blackouts particularly when reporting China stories.
Here is the most ridiculous part of the article (BBC beating its own drum):
Source: BBC News - BBC's website is being blocked across ChinaMr Horrocks said: "The BBC provides impartial rofl, trusted rotflmao news to millions of people around the world, and attempts to censor our news services show just how important it is to get our accurate information to them."