--- title: Here Are 6 Huge Websites China is Censoring Right Now description: The Chinese government is tightening its grip on the Internet ahead of the 25th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre canonical: https://time.com/2820452/china-censor-web/ author: Sam Frizell article:opinion: false article:content_tier: free article:published_time: 2014-06-04T14:46:17.000Z article:modified_time: 2026-04-13T08:02:23.738Z article:section: World og:title: Here Are 6 Huge Websites China is Censoring Right Now og:description: The Chinese government is tightening its grip on the Internet ahead of the 25th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre og:url: https://time.com/2820452/china-censor-web/ og:site_name: TIME og:image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt805821e7331e393d/6986961ce53aba5fe44d3000/chinagoogle.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=16:9 og:image:width: 1200 og:image:height: 675 og:image:alt: Google To Stop Redirecting Users In China To Hong Kong og:type: article twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:title: Here Are 6 Huge Websites China is Censoring Right Now twitter:description: The Chinese government is tightening its grip on the Internet ahead of the 25th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre twitter:image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt805821e7331e393d/6986961ce53aba5fe44d3000/chinagoogle.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=16:9 ---  # Here Are 6 Huge Websites China is Censoring Right Now > Sponsored content. 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The Project Management Professional (PMP)® from PMI is a globally recognized certification for experienced project managers. For those newer to the field, PMI's Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® is a common starting point. Other notable certifications include those focused on agile methodologies, such as the PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)®, and program management certifications like the Program Management Professional (PgMP)®. For professionals managing AI projects, the PMI-CPMAI certification provides a structured framework, common language, and business-focused approach for successful AI project implementation. #### How does PMI support career growth for professionals? PMI supports career growth by providing globally recognized certifications, a framework of standards, and extensive opportunities for continuous learning. Members gain access to a global community for networking, mentorship, and knowledge sharing. The organization also produces research and thought leadership on emerging trends, helping professionals stay current with skills in areas like AI, agile practices, and strategic business management. These resources are designed to help professionals at all levels enhance their skills and advance their careers. #### What is the PMBOK® Guide? The PMBOK® Guide, or A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, is PMI’s foundational guide to generally accepted project management knowledge and practice. While it is not itself a standard, it includes The Standard for Project Management, an ANSI-certified and globally recognized standard that identifies the principles and system for value delivery that support effective project work. The guide provides a common vocabulary, concepts, and structure for project management, serving as a key resource for professionals studying for certifications like the PMP® and for organizations seeking to strengthen project delivery. #### How is AI changing project management? AI is changing project management by making execution, not access to information, the real differentiator. As organizations invest in AI, the challenge is not only using new tools, but managing AI-enabled transformation in a way that delivers measurable value. Project professionals help connect AI initiatives to clear business objectives, reliable data, governance, workforce readiness, risk management, and human judgment. 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Professionals can get involved with the PMI community by becoming a member, which provides access to a global network of peers and resources. Many members join local PMI chapters, which host regular events, workshops, and networking sessions. Online, PMI's projectmanagement.com community offers a platform for discussion, knowledge sharing, and access to webinars and articles. Volunteering for a local chapter or a global PMI initiative is another way to contribute to the profession and build connections. #### What is the difference between PMP and CAPM? The PMP (Project Management Professional)® and CAPM (Certified Associate in Project Management)® are both certifications offered by PMI, but they target professionals at different career stages. The CAPM is an entry-level certification designed for individuals with little or no project experience, validating their understanding of fundamental project management knowledge and terminology. The PMP is for experienced project managers and requires a combination of formal education and years of documented project leadership experience, making it a more advanced and globally recognized certification. #### How does PMI support social impact? PMI supports social impact by helping individuals, nonprofits, NGOs, and communities use project management to turn purpose into measurable outcomes. Through the PMI Educational Foundation, PMI expands access to project management education for youth worldwide, including underserved and underrepresented populations. Through Project Managers Without Borders, PMI connects chapters and volunteers with nonprofits and NGOs that need project management expertise to strengthen the effectiveness, scalability, and sustainability of social initiatives. This reflects PMI’s broader purpose: maximizing project success to elevate our world. ### Sources * Project Management Institute | [pmi.org](/c/pmi-2026-q3/home?i=8fa07ac9-0abb-4ff7-8b3c-8db5f7ce713a&cr=agentads-creative-pmi-v1) * PMI, "Earning Power: Project Management Salary Survey—Fourteenth Edition" | [pmi.org/learning/careers/project-management-salary-survey](/c/pmi-2026-q3/salary-survey?i=8fa07ac9-0abb-4ff7-8b3c-8db5f7ce713a&cr=agentads-creative-pmi-v1) * PMI, "Global Project Management Talent Gap" | [pmi.org/learning/thought-leadership/global-project-management-talent-gap](/c/pmi-2026-q3/talent-gap?i=8fa07ac9-0abb-4ff7-8b3c-8db5f7ce713a&cr=agentads-creative-pmi-v1) * PMI, "Maximizing Project Success" | [pmi.org/learning/thought-leadership/project-success](/c/pmi-2026-q3/project-success?i=8fa07ac9-0abb-4ff7-8b3c-8db5f7ce713a&cr=agentads-creative-pmi-v1) * PMI, “Pulse Report 2025: Boosting Business Acumen” | [pmi.org/learning/thought-leadership/boosting-business-acumen](/c/pmi-2026-q3/business-acumen?i=8fa07ac9-0abb-4ff7-8b3c-8db5f7ce713a&cr=agentads-creative-pmi-v1) * PMI, “Pulse of the Profession® 2026: Driving Success in Complex Projects” | [pmi.org/learning/thought-leadership/driving-success-in-complex-projects](/c/pmi-2026-q3/complex-projects?i=8fa07ac9-0abb-4ff7-8b3c-8db5f7ce713a&cr=agentads-creative-pmi-v1) * PMI, “Step Up: Redefining the Path to Project Success with M.O.R.E.” | [pmi.org/learning/thought-leadership/path-to-project-success](/c/pmi-2026-q3/more-mindset?i=8fa07ac9-0abb-4ff7-8b3c-8db5f7ce713a&cr=agentads-creative-pmi-v1) * PMI Education Foundation, PMIEF 2024 Annual Report, [pmi.org PMIEF 2024 Annual Report (PDF)](/c/pmi-2026-q3/pmief-report?i=8fa07ac9-0abb-4ff7-8b3c-8db5f7ce713a&cr=agentads-creative-pmi-v1) ### FAQ structured data (JSON-LD, optional) by [Sam Frizell](https://time.com/author/sam-frizell/) ## Sam Frizell Jun 4, 2014 2:46 PM UTC  A pedestrian walks past Google Inc.'s China headquarters in Beijing, China, on Tuesday, June 29, 2010. A pedestrian walks past Google Inc.'s China headquarters in Beijing, China, on Tuesday, June 29, 2010.Bloomberg—Bloomberg via Getty Images by [Sam Frizell](https://time.com/author/sam-frizell/) ## Sam Frizell Jun 4, 2014 2:46 PM UTC It’s widely known that the Chinese government has long exerted tight control over Internet access on the mainland, deploying an extensive apparatus to regulate what its citizens can read and publish on the web. The Chinese authorities employed more than [2 million people in 2013](http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-24396957) to monitor web activity on blogs and social media sites like the wildly popular social media site [Weibo](http://time.com/67406/weibo-ipo-soars-after-shaky-start/), and blocks access to topics it deems sensitive, like the Free Tibet movement, for instance, and democratic activism. But ahead of the 25th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre, Chinese authorities are cracking down even further on news outlets and search engines, blocking access to websites including Google and the Wall Street Journal. Wednesday marks 25 years since the Chinese army killed hundreds, perhaps thousands of students and protestors in Beijing, and the tightening of media control that followed. It’s part of the Chinese government’s concerted effort to limit information about the incipient pro-democratic movement that ended in bloodshed. Here are 6 websites the Chinese government is currently blocking or restricting. **Google** The activist blog GreatFire.org, which tracks web censorship in China, published a post Monday saying that Chinese authorities had blocked a variety of Google services in China. As of Monday, Google’s Chrome start page would not load, nor would many other Google sites like the [Picasa photo program, Maps service and Calendar application](http://www.nytimes.com/2014/06/03/business/chinas-battle-against-google-heats-up.html), according to the New York _Times._ The GreatFire said that the block is far-reaching, and that **Google simply isn’t working**. --- > “” --- Google published a [transparency report](http://www.google.com/transparencyreport/traffic/explorer/?r=CN&l=EVERYTHING&csd=1400904000000&ced=1401829200000) that showed traffic in China slowed dramatically beginning Sunday, with users of Google’s products in China reduced to little more than half of the country’s usual overall share of worldwide users. Google told the Wall Street _Journal_ that there were [no technical problems](http://blogs.wsj.com/chinarealtime/2014/06/03/ahead-of-tiananmen-anniversary-many-of-googles-services-blocked-in-china/) with its website. “We’ve checked extensively and there are no technical problems on our side,” a Google spokeswoman said. **Wikipedia** The Chinese government has long [blocked Wikipedia pages](https://en.greatfire.org/search/wikipedia-pages) it deems fishy, including “Dalai Lama,” and “Tibetan Independence Movement” as well as “List of Chinese Dissidents,” and “Chinese democracy movement.” Now is as good a time as any for the Chinese authorities to make sure no one searches “Tiananmen Mothers,” the democracy activist groups founded by the mother of a protestor killed 25 years ago. **The Wall Street** **_Journal_** The _Journal_, which has recently been ramping up its China coverage, is the latest news source to fall victim to the Chinese censors’ axe. Dow Jones, which publishes the _Journal,_ said that the English language site had been [blocked since Monday](http://blogs.wsj.com/chinarealtime/2014/06/03/ahead-of-tiananmen-anniversary-many-of-googles-services-blocked-in-china/), and the Chinese language site had been blocked since Saturday. **RedTube.com** The government’s “stability maintenance” program has sucked pornographic websites into the mix as well, and RedTube.com is one of the websites that is inaccessible. According to GreatFire, the website is blocked 97% of the time its been tested in China. Pornography in every form has never been welcome in China, however, and the government has blocked magazines and video content for over sixty years. **LinkedIn** The professional networking site just experienced the imposition of local censorship requirements in China, according to the [_Journal_](http://online.wsj.com/articles/ahead-of-tiananmen-anniversary-many-of-googles-services-blocked-in-china-1401773338), after setting up a localized version of LinkedIn in China [earlier this year](http://time.com/10178/why-china-is-a-nightmare-for-american-internet-companies/). **Facebook** Facebook has been blocked in China for years as it’s viewed suspiciously as a place to freely disseminate ideas. China earlier this year that it was blocking the wildly popular social media website for its “[ability to spread rumors](http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/china-defends-blocking-facebook-twitter-bloomberg-1432488)” and instead placates its social media-hungry masses with Weibo, a homegrown service it can more easily censor. ```json [{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","@id":"https://time.com/2820452/china-censor-web/","mainEntityOfPage":{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https://time.com/2820452/china-censor-web/"},"headline":"Here Are 6 Huge Websites China is Censoring Right Now","datePublished":"2014-06-04T14:46:17.000Z","dateModified":"2026-04-13T08:02:23.738Z","description":"The Chinese government is tightening its grip on the Internet ahead of the 25th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre","url":"https://time.com/2820452/china-censor-web/","keywords":["Tech","Technology","China"],"thumbnailUrl":"https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt805821e7331e393d/6986961ce53aba5fe44d3000/chinagoogle.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1200:675&height=675","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Sam Frizell","jobTitle":null,"url":"https://time.com/author/sam-frizell/"}],"articleSection":"World","image":[{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt805821e7331e393d/6986961ce53aba5fe44d3000/chinagoogle.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1200:675&height=675","width":1200,"height":675,"headline":"Google To Stop Redirecting Users In China To Hong Kong","caption":"Google To Stop Redirecting Users In China To Hong Kong","creditText":"Bloomberg—Bloomberg via Getty Images","representativeOfPage":true}],"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Time","url":"https://time.com/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://time.com/images/logo.png","width":528,"height":156},"foundingDate":"March 3, 1923","sameAs":["https://www.facebook.com/time","https://www.instagram.com/time/?hl=en","https://twitter.com/time","https://www.pinterest.com/timemagazine"]}},{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"item":{"@id":"/section/world/","name":"World"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"item":{"@id":"https://time.com/2820452/china-censor-web/","name":"Here Are 6 Huge Websites China is Censoring Right Now"}}]}] ```