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Police confiscate ‘illegal income’ of developer deemed to have used ‘unauthorised channels’ to connect to international networks

A programmer in northern China has been ordered to pay more than 1m yuan to the authorities for using a virtual private network (VPN), in what is thought ... - ASIA, bank, blind, Business, censorship, China, Chinese, computer, contract, court, crime, currency, developer, digital, Economy, employment, Facebook, finance, financial, firewall, Founder, GitHub, Google, government, hebei

Crypto industry concerns after Chinese dev fined 3 year's salary for using a VPN, largest Ponzi in Hong Kong history, JPEX saga, and more.

A computer programmer from Chengde had three years' salary confiscated by the police for using a VPN. The device makes it possible to circumvent the block on foreign websites imposed by the Chinese authorities. The affair is viewed with concern by professionals and companies operating in the internet services and foreign trade in China. Meanwhile, abroad, Beijing is very active in defending its narrative on the same social networks that are 'banned' at home.

The archbishop of Bologna continues the mission entrusted to him by Pope Francis. If, as some media reports suggest, he will meet Premier Li Qiang, this will be the first high-level meeting between a top Church official and the head of government of the People's Republic. Meanwhile, four Chinese prelates are in Europe with government approval; in Leuven (Belgium), they met with the Verbiest Foundation to restart an exchange programme to train Chinese priests and lay people.

Giraffes, lions, leopards, ostriches and zebras oh my!

CL Studio / Xiao Tan Deep in the heart of a mountain valley near Chengde, not far from the bustling city of Beijing, lies a hidden gem that has captured the attention of architecture and music enthusiasts alike. It's called the Chapel of Sound. More: Open Architecture h/t: theinspirationgrid

Each seminary should adhere to the direction of the Sinicization of Catholicism in the country, bishops say