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China Lifts Newly Imposed Internet Restrictions

DAVID GREENE, HOST:

Now a word about the media in China - it is heavily controlled by the government. That reality was clear on Saturday when new restrictions banning commenting were imposed on two Twitter-style websites. This followed online rumors about a military coup in Beijing. The government says the rumors aren't true. And today, the restrictions were finally lifted, but the government certainly made a point about who's in charge.

The floodgates are of course open for your comments here at MORNING EDITION. You can find us on Facebook and you can follow us on Twitter @nprgreene and @morningedition.

This is MORNING EDITION from NPR News. I'm David Greene. Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright NPR.

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