China Censors Obama Speech

The government in China censored parts of Obama's inaugural address as it was translated it into Chinese on websites and on television. The censors decision to omit parts of the speech brings to light the control that the government exerts over the population. The portions omitted vaguely reference communism and oppressive government leaders. It is curious that the government of China would omit these particular parts in Chinese, and more interestingly, leave the original in English. Chinese officials expressed concern over some of the rhetoric used and that the new president's approach toward the country may not "be as friendly" as the former.

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