When the governments of Eastern Europe fell in in 1989 it happen as a result of a sudden up welling of outrage by the citizenry. Those governments fell their citizens had been exposed to western television programs and commercials which contradicted the propaganda broadcast on T.V. and in the print media. As with any authoritarian government the need for indoctrination of the populace so they remain passive is imperative. Once exposed to the truth even a semi-educated populace will rise up against their oppressors.
China has tightened its rules on internet usage to enforce a previous requirement that users fully identify themselves to service providers.
China has tightened its rules on internet usage to enforce a previous requirement that users fully identify themselves to service providers.
The move is part of a package of measures which state-run Xinhua news agency said would protect personal information.
But critics believe the government is trying to limit freedom of speech.
The announcement will be seen as evidence China's new leadership views the internet as a threat
In recent months, the internet and social media have been used to orchestrate mass protests and a number of corrupt Communist Party officials have been exposed by individuals posting criticisms on the internet.
The new measures come a month after a new leadership, led by Xi Jinping, was installed by the ruling Communist Party.
The new man in charge of the internet, Liu Qibao, has a reputation for taking a hard line on media control. He recently called for "more research on how to strengthen the construction, operation and management of the Internet and promote mainstream online themes".
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