Beijing, Oct. 26 (ANI): China has blocked the New York Times website after it wrote an explosive story on the massive wealth accumulated by the family of Prime Minister Wen Jiabao.
The article said that the value of assets controlled by Jiabao's family is at least 2.7 billion dollars, a shocking figure even in a country where government corruption is rampant and popular resentment against the elite has increased in recent years.
According to the Washington Post, the wealth of Jiabao's family, especially of his son and wife, has long been the subject of rumors.
His wife was known among political watchers and reform activists for her involvement in the diamond industry.
The Times story on Wen was first posted on its English-language website on Friday morning then translated and posted on the Chinese site, but censors blocked both the websites completely.
"We hope that full access is restored shortly, and we will ask the Chinese authorities to ensure that our readers in China can continue to enjoy New York Times journalism," Times spokeswoman Eileen Murphy said.
"We will continue to report and translate stories applying the same journalistic standards that are upheld across The New York Times," she added.
According to the report, the blocking of the New York Times website has set back the company's effort to attract Chinese readers and advertising. (ANI)
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