China Warns of 'Consequences' in Google's Plans
Google is getting closer to uncensoring search results for China, but China says such an act would be "unfriendly and irresponsible."
While things have been relatively quiet recently on the Google and China feud from January, things flared up recently after Google CEO Eric Schmidt was quoted by the Wall Street Journal as saying that "something will happen soon" in the matter of Google's operations in China.
People familiar with the matter say that Google isn't likely to withdraw from the country entirely, but it could be making a bold move to cease censorship of search results generated by Google's search engine.
Such a move would undoubtedly put the search giant in direct odds with the Chinese government. According to Reuters, China's Minister of Industry and Information Technology, Li Yizhong, acknowledged, "Google has made its case, both publicly and privately," but did not confirm or deny if his ministry was in talks with Google.
When reporters asked what China would do in response to Google offering uncensored results, Li responded, "If you don't respect Chinese laws, you are unfriendly and irresponsible, and the consequences will be on you."

Microsoft. I'm looking at you. Don't let google go this alone. Don't sit by and watch thinking about the profits you could make once Google bails.
Well, if we see tanks rolling through the Google lobby, with Eric standing in their path, we'll have a decent idea of what's going on.
(black humour only, no offense intended by the Tiananmen reference)
I truly won't be surprised if China begins mass invasions in the future, with the support of its largely misinformed and brainwashed citizens. Its population is kept misinformed precisely by this censorship.
Just pull out, thats the friendly thing to do
Google: Yeah, why don't I go eat some hay. I can make things out of clay, or lay by the bay, I just may. Whaddya say?
As much as I don't agree with their government, their laws must be respected. Google is just pulling a publicity stunt to gain popularity on non-communist countries, that's all.
As much as I don't agree with their government, their laws must be respected. Google is just pulling a publicity stunt to gain popularity on non-communist countries, that's all.
I wish I could give you + 20 for that reference.
You cant disobey law just because it is not a fair or just one...
Here in america i cant be a drug dealer... i dont think anti drug laws are right ( not gonna go into why) but i cant just do or sell drugs and think i can get away with it
That's why there aren't any people selling or doing drugs sucessfullly, Oh wait.