If only there were an Olympic event for censorship so China could bring home the gold at this year's Beijing games. Or, I guess in this case, leave the gold at home? Among the many fun and wonderful freedoms being curtailed in the name of...something...are outdoor cafe seating, unlicensed dancing, unapproved live music, and according to one western bar owner, serving "black and Mongolians." The Chinese government says these measures are only temporary, adding, "there is no such thing as a ban on black people." So I guess that means everything's okay. More details here.
Monday, July 21, 2008
Let the Banning Begin
