Great Firewall: Quick Facts

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Facts

Also Known As	the Great Firewall of China
Location	China

Photos

Illustration showing a brick firewall with flames symbolizing protection between the internet and a laptop labeled internal network. Arrows indicate the firewall blocks harmful traffic and allows safe data through based on rules.

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Topics

Internet Great Leap Forward Hundred Days of Reform war on terrorism Intolerable Acts Townshend Acts Statute of Westminster Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Big Stick policy Proclamation of 1763 New Economic Policy