Nov 26, 2024, 5:35 PM
Nov 26, 2024, 5:35 PM
Senator Cardin supports Chinese citizens' fight for information access
- Senate Bill INFORM aims to provide Chinese citizens with access to uncensored information.
- Senator Ben Cardin highlighted the growing skepticism of the CCP among Chinese citizens.
- The bill represents an opportunity to engage with China at a time of rising domestic unrest.
In the context of increasing skepticism among Chinese citizens towards the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), a new bill called the INFORM Act has been introduced to help individuals access information free from censorship. This legislation comes at a critical time as nearly 440 million Chinese have withdrawn from the CCP or its affiliated organizations, marking a significant push for open access to information. Senator Ben Cardin has publicly stated that as the U.S. engages in competition with China on various fronts, it is essential not to overlook the importance of information access for its citizens. Additionally, the bill aims to bolster efforts by the U.S. State Department to develop technology that can circumvent the CCP's so-called
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