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China Tightens Info Access with New Geo-Blocking Tactics

2/20/2026

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Access to China's public information is declining as official websites become inaccessible from outside the country, signaling a 'reverse Great Firewall' to limit foreign data mining and intelligence gathering.
The Journal of Cybersecurity study identifies geo-blocking as central, noting China is innovating its geo-blocking approach to mirror the original firewall.
Vincent Brussee, the study's author, says these measures raise concerns for overseas researchers, policymakers, and businesses seeking information from China.

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Access to China's public information is declining as official websites become inaccessible from outside the country, signaling a 'reverse Great Firewall' to limit foreign data mining and intelligence gathering.
The Journal of Cybersecurity study identifies geo-blocking as central, noting China is innovating its geo-blocking approach to mirror the original firewall.
Vincent Brussee, the study's author, says these measures raise concerns for overseas researchers, policymakers, and businesses seeking information from China.