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Originally Posted by LynnieS
I could have admired Google if it had actually made a choice in either (1) getting completely out of China or (2) going back on its claims and staying in the country. Moving everything but the sales offices out of Beijing and into Hong Kong is... wishy-washy. It simply gives the appearance of taking a stance, but there is no substance behind the decision.
What's worse, there is also the possibility that the central government in Beijing will not look kindly on Google's... essentially trying to have its cake and eating it too. The article made a similar point at the end. Hong Kong is a part of China; it was made into a SAR so it's more free to do things, IMHO, but in the end, if Beijing wants and is willing to deal with the consequences, it can certainly enforce its will there.
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1) Leaving China: If Beijing clamps down, it will kick out Google anyway.
2) Going back on its claims and staying in the country: Meekly apologizing and helping to stifle free speech is worthy of admiration to you?
3) Trying to have its cake and eating it too: If Google is allowed to stay without filtering, they win. If Beijing kicks them out, Google can leave with dignity from a not-so-successful business venture.