Google China Redirects to google.com.hk, Impact and Consequences
By Jayita, Gaea News NetworkTuesday, March 23, 2010
Yesterday I have informed you about the Chinese government’s stand point regarding Google. Google was asked either to maintain Chinese laws and regulations, or retreat. Some Chinese media even went on accusing Google of being linked to US intelligence agencies. Today Google has taken a massive step towards closing its business in China. It has shut down it’s Chinese search site at Google.cn and redirecting visitors to Google.com.hk (Google Hong Kong)
It is still unknown whether Google will still be operating in China with its R&D office and sales office. Loads of complains are reported from both the Chinese and American users, unhappy with the change being made. There are people in China, who want to access Google, but are also redirected to Google.com.hk. Users in Hong Kong will continue to receive their existing access to Google.com.hk.
In their blog Google has urged their users to cooperate with them. They stated that due to the increased load on Hong Kong servers and the complicated nature of these changes, users may see some slowdown in service or find some products temporarily inaccessible. Google has further explained that Google.com.hk is a sensible solution to the challenges they’ve faced. It is entirely legal and will serve as the meaningful information repository for the people of China. Google is also hoping that Chinese government will respect their decision.
