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Internet users in the People s Republic of China may not enjoy the same World Wide Web as the rest of the world, but their web viewing experience is edging closer to reality. The government of China is not the only administration to exercise the practice of internet censorship, but it is among the most notorious. Internet censorship in China is a complicated process that is constantly changing. This study found that it is still common for sensitive material to be unavailable in China but the severity of censorship is lessening. It was conducted in order to test the extent of control which the Chinese government has over what its internet users view on the internet. Through the longevity of this study and evaluations to past studies, it can be said the internet in China is becoming less controlled. The Great Firewall of China could be falling down. This could be leading to a better informed and more connected Chinese society.

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While working on her MA in International Studies Lacey Alford was led to study and work in Shenzhen and Shanghai, China. It wasn´t long before she learned that China´s internet censorship would affect her every day. With a long time passion for human rights issues, Lacey decided to take a closer look at The Great Firewall of China.

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