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Google 'sister' launches in China | Google 'sister' launches in China |
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A new search engine and social network provider called Goojje has appeared online in China. | A new search engine and social network provider called Goojje has appeared online in China. |
The site contains very similar branding to Google, and the final syllable "jje" sounds similar to the Mandarin word for older sister (jiejie). | The site contains very similar branding to Google, and the final syllable "jje" sounds similar to the Mandarin word for older sister (jiejie). |
Goojje's search results appear to be filtered for sensitive content in accordance with Chinese regulations. | |
Google has recently objected to those restrictions, but the new site appears to be urging it to remain in China. | Google has recently objected to those restrictions, but the new site appears to be urging it to remain in China. |
Google said on 12 January that hackers had tried to infiltrate its software coding and the e-mail accounts of Chinese human rights activists, in a "highly sophisticated" attack. | Google said on 12 January that hackers had tried to infiltrate its software coding and the e-mail accounts of Chinese human rights activists, in a "highly sophisticated" attack. |
The California-based firm - which launched in China in 2006 - said it would remain in China only if the government relaxed censorship. | The California-based firm - which launched in China in 2006 - said it would remain in China only if the government relaxed censorship. |
According to the Reuters news agency, Goojje has a message on its site which reads: "Sister was very happy when brother gave up the thought of leaving and stayed for sister". | According to the Reuters news agency, Goojje has a message on its site which reads: "Sister was very happy when brother gave up the thought of leaving and stayed for sister". |
While Goojje sounds like "sister", the word Google sounds similar to the Mandarin word gege, which means "big brother". | While Goojje sounds like "sister", the word Google sounds similar to the Mandarin word gege, which means "big brother". |
Google has declined to comment. | Google has declined to comment. |
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