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As Google and China Square Off, What's the Fallout ?
Google has moved its search operation offshore to Hong Kong, citing government censorship in mainland China. If the world’s biggest search engine is willing to leave the biggest Internet market, will other companies follow suit? Guest host Judy Muller explores the diplomatic and economic fallout from the China-Google faceoff. Also, the White House modifies its mortgage rescue plan, and Sarah Palin is campaigning for John McCain, who is in a tight race for his Senate seat.
By Judy Muller • • 50m ListenGoogle has moved its search operation offshore to Hong Kong, citing government censorship in mainland China. If the world’s biggest search engine is willing to leave the biggest Internet market, will other companies follow suit? Guest host Judy Muller explores the diplomatic and economic fallout from the China-Google faceoff. Also, the White House modifies its mortgage rescue plan, and Sarah Palin is campaigning for John McCain in Arizona today. Déjà vu with a difference!
Banner image: The Google logo is reflected in windows of the company's China head office in Beijing on March 23, 2010. Photo: li xin/AFP/Getty Images
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3 storiesAs Google and China Square Off, What's the Fallout ?
Google first signaled its displeasure with China in January, after discovering that its source code had been hacked and that human rights activists' G-mail accounts had been targeted. Now it's moved its operation offshore to Hong Kong, where results are not filtered or censored.
Read the story1 minSarah Palin Stumps for John McCain
Facing strong opposition from the Right in his bid for re-election, John McCain is getting some heavy-hitting support. Sarah Palin's joined the Arizona Senator at a Tucson rally today and in Phoenix tomorrow. The pairing echoes McCain's presidential campaign, where Palin, who was his running-mate, captured most of the attention.
Read the story1 minWhite House Modifies Mortgage-Rescue Plan
The Obama Administration has announced a major new initiative to help millions of troubled homeowners. It will let those who are underwater – owing more on their mortgages than their properties are worth – get new loans backed by the Federal Housing Administration. It also includes assistance for unemployed homeowners.
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