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Leaked documents show how Russia, China collaborate on censorship

People use computers at an internet cafe in Hefei, Anhui province, China. [Courtesy VOA]

Leaked documents provided to VOA's sister network RFE/RL confirm reports that Russia and China collaborate on censorship and internet control tactics.

The materials detail documents and recordings said to be from closed-door meetings in 2017 and 2019 between officials from the Chinese and Russian agencies charged with policing the internet in both countries.

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