1.  Wht type of information does the Chinese government ban on the internet in China?
List 5.

2.  Describe several methods the Chinese government uses to enforce its control over the internet.

3.  What happens to citizens who violate government information restrictions on the internet in China?

4.  a) Why does Google say that censoring itself in China is not wrong?
b) Do you agree with Google's defense?  Explain your answer.

5.  A Microsoft lawyer told the U.S. House committee questioning their censorship: "Ultimately, we must ask, would the Chinese citizen be better off without our services?" 
Obviously, Microsoft doesn't think so.  What do you think?

6.  U.S. internet companies say they have 2 choices: Play by the rules of the Chinese government, or don't operate in China. 
a) Describe the third option that these companies have ignored. 
b) Why was the third option created? 
c) How is the U.S. government assisting these "hacktivists"?

7.  Under "Corporate Information" on Google's company website, it lists "Ten things Google has found to be true."  Focus on #'s 1, 6 and 8:
#1 Focus on the user and all else will follow.
#6 You can make money without doing evil.
#8 The need for information crosses all borders.
Read the descriptions of #'s 1, 6, 8 here.
a) How would you describe Google's activities in China in realtion to these company policies?
b) What part do you think the following play in the companies' decision to self-censor to be able to operate in China:  greed, pride, ethics, integrity, corporate responsibility to stockholders.