What future is in store for China and their government censorship on the internet and services on the internet? Do you think the netizens or internet users in China will demand change, do you think this regime will change, or do you not see any change in the near future? Perhaps another alternative?

This question stirred up a lot of discussion. The future of China and what will happen next is fascinating to think about and ponder. One person in class vocalized that the situation in China will not change, and that the people will continue to conform to maintaining apolitical views. He was very critical of the Chinese government's handling of political issues and how they treat the netizens and censorship online. This connects to China's historical context of censorship and their lack of establishing a completely democratic government. Because China is not a democracy and has not been since the establishment of the People's Republic of China, government censorship of the media and other international products have been banned, so this scrutinized regulation is understandable. However it is becoming harder for China to regulate this new technology because of how vast and open it is to the public creating a new obstacle for Chinese censorship and regulation. 

Another student said she had family in China. She commented in class that her parents warn her about posting about politics on social media because that is a concern of the government not of the people. She concluded that change in China will only come if the people become frustrated and fed up enough with the current system that they demand change. However, this is not likely to come anytime soon because of that government's tight grip on the people. Many people in China are apolitical because they believe that government issues do not concern them and that they should stay out of politics. They also do not post political messages on social media because they fear the government will find it and question them. Unfavorable views of the government is not permitted in China and has drastic consequences for individuals who are critical.