For the past few months, Google has been threatening China that it would leave the market after being hit by a series of cyber attacks that were traced back to China. With evidence and proof, Google has decided that it would definitely leave the Chinese market. However, this time round, China has condemned the decision of lifting the censorship. On the other hand, there also reports stating that Google would be losing out if it pulls out from the Chinese market as China's internet search market is growing 40% annually. This implies that in this matter, it is not China that is losing out but Google. However, reports also have cited that with the pull out of Google from China, it would not affect the relationship of US and China, unless "politicised" by others.
I think this issue is a result of a clash of ideals. Google feels that it would work better with lesser censorship on China's part.
ReplyDeleteI have to say i am on with Google for this matter. Though China seems promising due to its growing market, it all boils down to a matter of ideals. The internet is a vast space and China is trying to prevent its people from accessing to supposedly sensitive issues. This regulation will in the future do more harm than good to the people as they are unaware of their country's past affairs and involvements.
I think it's good that Google's taking a stand. They are trying to bring CMC to a new level - one without censorship - but they are constantly hindered by China's censorship policies. By doing business in China, it proves very profitable but it might undermine their integrity as a company. Thus, pulling out is their best option.
ReplyDeleteI think Google is sticking up for its policies instead of thinking the loss they will have.. CMC is given alot of emphasis to by wanting to make it better but are being hindered by china's policies
ReplyDeleteI agree with Candice. I think that Google is showing some backbone by pulling out of the China market even though they will be pulling out of a very large market and vastly reducing their profits. In this way Google, in my opinion, is doing a very noble thing by sticking to its guns and not supporting the political censorship China is trying to push for. This is especially so since the China Governemnt has bee suspected of hacking into human rights activists' Google gmail accounts. Good job Google.
ReplyDeleteIt is necessary for Google to take a stand. Too much has been happening so something has to be done.
ReplyDeleteProfits aside, when ones misuses the advantage that CMCs aim to serve, it has to be taken away from them. A product cant seem to please everyone and changing is terms will only serve to undermine its policies. Therefore voting out is the best option.
I would really pullout of china's market if I were google. First the censorship issue then the hacks originating from China. Why bother being business partners if your partner is constantly trying to slit your throat? Its a bold move by google but we need to see how this whole situation would play out. Perhaps if it were to work out in google's favor, more bigger corporations would grow a pair and follow in google's footsteps.
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