In mid-February 2006, Christopher Smith, a Republican U.S. congressman, proposed Global Online Freedom Act, the draft laws that would prohibit US-listed Internet companies from the requirements of Internet censorship and the requirement of disclosure of personal information of Internet users entered the People's Republic of China. These US-listed Internet companies include hardware and / or software suppliers and sourcing services, which allow millions of companies and individuals to work on the Internet. The bill was introduced after a congressional hearing in Washington, called in February 2006, after a number of U.S. Internet companies have found that are involved in the suppression of human rights in China. Looks at the dilemma faced by multinational firms.,. How to comply with local laws and at the same time trying to be socially responsible "Hide
by Ali F. Farhoomand, Samuel Tsang Source: University of Hong Kong, 4 pages. Publication Date: July 12, 2006. Prod. #: HKU583-PDF-ENG
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