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by xtian 957 days ago
So how does Microsoft manage it? Bing and other Microsoft properties are accessible in China.
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Most likely because China relies on Windows? I don’t know and it’s a moot point.

All I know is that there has been a large swath of US and other Western companies that are barred from doing business in China. That’s a fact. As to why, it’s likely protectionism for local mainland companies who wouldn’t have been able to compete.

The "why" is because Microsoft and Apple follow Chinese laws.

Just like Tesla, Ford, and GM follow Chinese laws and can operate in China.

The other companies refused to follow Chinese laws, so they aren't allowed to do business in China.

As I’ve already mentioned multiple times, other companies tried to comply with CCP laws but they were blocked out anyways.
What’s a specific example?
I’ve already listed one news article with specific examples. One can find more over the past decade. I don’t have the burden of proof. That’s on you since this is common knowledge in the West
Burden of proof would fall upon the person making the claim. Appealing to the cultivated state of general ignorance in the West does not absolve you of this. In fact, the article you reference supports my position since it cites “restrictive laws and regulations” as the reason these companies do not operate in China.
They cut a deal. Just like how apple partners with a chinese firm to store chinese users' data in china.
“Cut a deal” or maybe they followed local laws