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China blocks RSS feeds

Updated Dec 19th, 2018 5:53PM EST
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Seriously, we’re not kidding. In a move that’s sure to spark the ire of freedom lovers everywhere, the Chinese government has moved to block all RSS content. They have a long standing censorship policy, heavily regulating the content that is available to the Chinese population. Up until now, however, RSS feeds have gone relatively unchecked, giving users access to content that would have previously been inaccessible in its fully syndicated format. No longer, though. China has managed to block and and all RSS information from reaching users inside the country. What’s next, China? Big Macs? Please no, not that!

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Josh Karp followed his love of technology since a kid through to the present day. As a Special Correspondent at BGR, and part of the first editorial team, Josh covers press conferences, trade shows and other events around the world. An expert in all things mobile, Josh has more than eighteen years of experience covering the wireless industry.