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Tech Buzz China Insider • 0 implied HN points • 01 Oct 21
💼 Business Government Control
  1. China's urbanization led to over 200 million people living in cities without proper residency permits, creating a challenge for accessing public services based on hukou.
  2. China's debt compared to GDP is similar to America's, with more corporate debt than government debt due to underdeveloped equity markets.
  3. China's economic success from globalization also brought domestic imbalances like heavy production and under-consumption, leading to reliance on exports and trade conflicts.

Reuters: Chính phủ Việt Nam làm giảm tốc độ truy cập Facebook

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 0 implied HN points • 21 Apr 20
🌍 World Politics Government Control
  1. The Vietnamese government reduced access speed to Facebook as a strategy, affecting users' experience and implying Facebook's cooperation in content censorship.
  2. The decision highlights the discrepancy between Facebook's commitment to free expression and its actions to comply with government demands for content moderation.
  3. The incident raises concerns about foreign Internet companies' long-term investments in Vietnam, acknowledging the impact on individuals relying on platforms like Facebook for livelihood and discussion.

Luật An ninh mạng: bế tắc!

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 0 implied HN points • 06 Nov 18
🌍 World Politics Government Control
  1. The draft on cybersecurity law includes requirements for international internet companies, like Facebook, to either store data in Vietnam or provide data to the Ministry of Public Security.
  2. International companies may choose not to store data in Vietnam, but they must still comply with data inspection and provision requirements as outlined in the draft.
  3. The draft does not offer clear solutions for international social media giants like Facebook and YouTube to operate in Vietnam under the proposed cybersecurity law.