Google Seeks ‘Balance’ Between Communist Oppression, Freedom of Expression

Google Seeks ‘Balance’ Between Communist Oppression, Freedom of Expression
Sundar Pichai, chief executive officer of Google Inc., at the SFJAZZ Center in San Francisco, Calif., on Oct. 4, 2017. Elijah Nouvelage/AFP/Getty Images
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Google wants to ramp up its China business and, at the same time, find a “balance” between satisfying the draconian policies of the Chinese Communist Party and the company’s proclaimed dedication to freedom of expression.

“Google has been open about our desire to increase our ability to serve users in China and other countries,” Google CEO Sundar Pichai said in an Aug. 31 letter to several U.S. senators.
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Petr Svab is a reporter covering New York. Previously, he covered national topics including politics, economy, education, and law enforcement.
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