It has been a busy few weeks as one year ends and another starts. A few days ago the Islamic Republic and China signed a 25 year agreement between the two countries and people are not happy. There has been protests in Tehran and people speaking out on Twitter - even without the full release of the agreement!
But one thing that has been said is that the new agreement includes sections about the internet. China has the best firewall in the world and now they will be helping Iran do the same. The agreement is said to include provisions over the development of 5g, remote communication and end-user equipment. But most concerning is the agreement to work together on strengthening national internet infrastructure.
As the people of Iran move towards freedom, the Islamic Republic is determined to drag them back. And now with China backing them, the Islamic Republic has a greater chance of success than ever. However I am hopeful that people will stand up against this censorship - people already are but they must continue. Free and unfiltered access to the internet is a right that the Iranian people deserve. It should not be washed away by this agreement.
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