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China cracks down on Wikileaks revelations about nuclear proliferation

More than a few cables noted Washington’s efforts to prod Beijing to be more active in opposing nuclear proliferation…….The Chinese government’s immediate response to Wikileaks was predictable. Within 24 hours, the tightening began. The Wikileak website was blocked and media outlets seem to have been given the usual marching orders not to say anything unless specifically instructed to

Wikileaks and a Divided China – China Real Time Report – WSJRussell Leigh Moses, 3 Dec 10, This was the week of leaks. And the deluge of documents spared no one, not even China…

..More than a few cables noted Washington’s efforts to prod Beijing to be more active in opposing nuclear proliferation.

Other reports showed how much Embassy reporting in the Chinese capital continues to rely on hearsay, gossip, and the odd conversation with analysts and scholars who may or may not be part of the policy-making process.

In all, the 8,300 or so cables of conversations with or about China appear to be notable for the ongoing awkward uncertainties that mark Sino-American relations these days.
The Chinese government’s immediate response to Wikileaks was predictable. Within 24 hours, the tightening began. The Wikileak website was blocked and media outlets seem to have been given the usual marching orders not to say anything unless specifically instructed to……. Wikileaks and a Divided China – China Real Time Report – WSJ

December 4, 2010 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | China, civil liberties