'It's a myth that Chinese internet users are mindless automatons'.

The article focuses on the dynamics of the Chinese internet, where individuals navigate state-imposed restrictions while seeking freedom of expression. Topics include the concept of "wall dancers" who operate under constraints, the cyclical loosening and tightening of political and digital control,...

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Published in:	World Today Vol. 82; no. 1; pp. 48 - 50
Main Author:	Wilkinson, Isabella
Format:	Article
Published:	Royal Institute of International Affairs Spring2026
Subjects:	China Freedom of expression Internet Government regulation Technological innovations Authoritarianism Censorship Internet governance
Online Access:	View this record in EBSCOhost