Foreign publishers are starting to look beyond China. Photo: Bloomberg
Chinese censorship laws could prompt foreign book publishers to look elsewhere for printers
- Publishers from Australia and New Zealand hit by delays and cancellations because of need for printing firms to comply with local laws
- Maps need special approval and changes have been ordered to book to comply with Beijing’s official line on sensitive topics even if they are only going to be sold abroad
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Censorship in China
Foreign publishers are starting to look beyond China. Photo: Bloomberg
The removal of the China-funded programme comes amid heightened concerns about Chinese activities in Australia and a souring of relations. Photo: EPA
Australia’s biggest state ends Chinese education programme over fears of foreign interference
- The programme, which is administered by Chinese government agency Hanban, teaches Mandarin in 13 public schools
- The move comes amid heightened concerns about Chinese activities in Australia and the Pacific region and a souring of relations in recent years
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Australia
The removal of the China-funded programme comes amid heightened concerns about Chinese activities in Australia and a souring of relations. Photo: EPA