Stop me if you’ve heard this one before — Big Tech company accommodates Authoritarian Chinese government. We hear these kinds of stories FAR too often, and this week is no different, but this story is shameless, even by Silicon Valley standards.
I will not give up fighting to hold Silicon Valley for their cozy relationship with Communist China, putting profit over people. Help fight back — chip in $25, $10, even just $5. Every dollar helps!
The most recent transgression? Amazon was selling a collection of writings by Chinese President Xi Jinping, and the reviews and ratings were not all glowing. China was furious and demanded action. Instead of allowing shoppers to give honest and fair reviews, Amazon removed the comment and rating section, keeping information from shoppers, and covering up the legitimate concern with President Xi.