iTunes blocked in China after protest stunt
Posted in: Censorship at 22/08/2008 05:01
Access to Apple's online iTunes Store has been blocked in China after it emerged that Olympic athletes have been downloading and possibly listening to a pro-Tibetan music album in a subtle act of protest against China's rule over the province.
The album, called Songs for Tibet, was produced by an a group called The Art of Peace Foundation, and features 20 tracks from well-known singers and songwriters including Sting, Moby, Suzanne Vega and Alanis Morissette.
http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2008/08/20/1218911831534.html
http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2008/08/20/1218911831534.html
