The Great Firewall Goes Global: How China’s Censorship Export is Sparking Digital Dystopia
A massive leak reveals Geedge Networks is turning the Great Firewall into a global export. This Chinese company, linked to the creator of China’s censorship system, is selling its surveillance tech to several countries. It’s like ordering digital authoritarianism as a service—just add tyranny and stir.
Hot Take:
Who knew firewalls could be exported like hotcakes? Geedge Networks is out here treating internet censorship like the latest TikTok trend, proving once again that what happens in China doesn’t stay in China. It’s like The Great Firewall decided to take a world tour, and it’s not selling concert tickets—it’s selling surveillance kits!
Key Points:
- Geedge Networks is exporting a system similar to China’s Great Firewall to multiple countries in Asia and Africa.
- The company offers a mix of hardware and software that enables advanced internet traffic monitoring and censorship.
- Leaked documents reveal Geedge’s operations in countries like Kazakhstan, Ethiopia, Pakistan, and Myanmar.
- Geedge’s technology is rapidly evolving, with new features like geofencing and potential malware injection.
- The company’s ties to China’s state-owned entities underscore its deep roots in China’s censorship infrastructure.
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