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US senators question LinkedIn's link to the Chinese government after journalist ban

on Oct 4, 2021 | 0 comments

By Shawn Lim

Microsoft-owned LinkedIn has been questioned by United States senator why it has blocked access to US journalists for its China-based users.

“The censorship of these journalists raises serious questions about Microsoft’s intentions and its commitment to standing up against Communist China’s horrific human rights abuses and repeated attacks against democracy,” said Republican Rick Scott, in a letter to Microsoft chief executive officer Satya Nadella and LinkedIn chief executive officer Ryan Roslansky.

“Members of the media report information that is critical to helping Americans, including members of Congress, understand the scope of Communist China’s abuses, especially its abuses against and surveillance of Uyghurs Read full story ›

Source: The Drum