A million-word novel got censored before it was even shared

This is what you get for using cloud services. It's why people need reliable, accessible, local, offline-first, and truly personal computing.

I agree. Offline backups are more important than ever.

> working with WPS, a domestic version of cloud-based word processing software

What did the author think was going to happen?

> tech companies’ obligation to censor on behalf of the government

Umm, there's a difference? I thought all companies were basically owned by the gov't there?

Exactly. How is this a question?

Someone with experience living there could explain how they perceive the state's reach and influence.

The article is light on details, but I suspect that the author in question is under 50 and on the naive side.

A million-word novel got censored before it was even shared (technologyreview.com)