i know we often complain about a lack of freedom of expression in singapore, but china is downright ridiculous. the rules of international law disapply to them. they disrepect other states, they allow protests (see japan issues) only when it suits them; at least singapore has a constitutional right to freedom of expression, whether or not it's exercised.

One does it outright, one does it quietly. All the same lah.

Don't be silly. Obviously it is not all the same. Magnitude matters.

I think it's revealing how ST does not stand up for it's employee, and Singapore for it's PRs.

BTW, I doubt we'd be hearing much of it if the WP did not report it yesterday

i agree with nick.

and we should hear about these things. that's what a free press is for; sadly we don't exercise that right as much as we ought to.

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Today's SCMP:There is no need to worry about Chinese authorities' censorship of the press, a senior International Olympic Committee (IOC) member said yesterday, citing Beijing's eagerness to ensure the 2008 Games are a success. "There will not be censorship," said Australian Kevan Gosper, a senior member of the IOC's co-ordination commission who was taking part in an inspection trip to Beijing yesterday. "It is essential that broadcasters and members of the media respect the way this country operates. On the other hand, I believe this country respects the way the media operate in other countries," he added.Try telling that to Ching Cheong, China reporter of Singapore's Straits Times:A one-time pro-Beijing journalist was arrested in Guangzhou more than a month ago while attempting to track down a manuscript of interviews with late Communist Party leader Zhao Ziyang in advance of the sensitive June4 anniversary of the Tiananmen Square crackdown. Ching......