The Web Used For Justice In China

When a 21 year old female waitress was attacked by a Chinese Official in Hubei Province, the young woman fought back and killed her attacker. She was later arrested for voluntary manslaughter. Her arrest sparked an online outcry that turned the waitress into a national hero. The government, both local and national, tried to censor all conversation or coverage of the event, both online and on the television. The courts have since ruled in her favor--freeing her from all criminal charges.

This incident has been yet another case where the internet has been used as a vehicle for expressing mass disapproval for official misconduct. As a result, the governments of many countries are seeking ways to control internet content from the Green Dam to service disruptions in Iran.

Related: https://www.ironpaper.com/current/2009/06/heavy-criticism-directed-towards-chinas-mandatory-censorship-software-policy/