China blocks YouTube, again

Andre Yoskowitz
24 Mar 2009 23:11

Just as they did last March, the Chinese government has blocked YouTube access without explanation.

"We don't know the reason for the blockage," said Scott Rubin, a spokesman for Google, who then added that China had blocked the site as of 5:30 p.m. pacific standard time today.

Although the government did not give an explanation, the most obvious reason is the fact that a video went up on March 20th that showed Tibetan prisoners being beaten by Chinese policemen. It also shows a man having a nail driven through his foot after he tried to help one of the innocent monks.

A Chinese government official added, "We encourage the active use of the Internet, but also manage the Internet according to law."

We will keep you updated.