PC makers voluntarily supply Web filter in China

BEIJING — Several PC makers were including controversial Internet-filtering software with computers shipped in China on Thursday despite a government decision to postpone its plan to make such a step mandatory.

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China Web controversy highlights public role

BEIJING — Beijing's retreat on its latest Internet-censorship effort highlights the rise of China's increasingly tech-savvy, vocal public as a factor in the authoritarian government's decisions.

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China backs down from requirement for Web filter

BEIJING — In a rare reversal, China's government gave in to domestic and international pressure and backed down Tuesday from a rule that would have required personal computers sold in the country to have Internet-filtering software.

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Company threatens legal action on China Web filter

BEIJING — A California company that says its software was illegally used in Beijing's new Internet filter threatened unspecified legal action as PC makers faced a Wednesday deadline to supply the system with computers.

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Companies appeal to China to drop Web filter plan

BEIJING — Global business groups have made an unusual direct appeal to Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao to scrap an order for PC makers to supply controversial Internet filtering software, citing security and privacy concerns.

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