Does China consider Googles move a victory for China?
The remarks made by an official from the Internet bureau of the State Council Information Office have answered your question. I’d like to stress that China firmly follows an opening-up policy of mutual benefit and win-win outcome. We welcome enterprises around the world to invest and do business in China according to law and are willing to provide and create a favorable investment environment for them. China’s market is fully open. Of course, one has to abide by China’s laws when doing business in China. Q: You just said that “It’s Google’s call to decide whether to stay or to leave”. Will China shut down Google’s search engine in Hong Kong if its redirecting traffic to Hong Kong violates China’s laws? Do you think the US Government is behind this? A: The answer to your first question is simple. Foreign companies in China should bear in mind that business is business and they should operate according to law. Meanwhile, we administer the Internet by law and handle relevant issues accord
