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Google Relationship with China Abstract Google the Web Company started with a simple mission statement of “do no evil.” In 2006 when Google announced that it would do business with China despite their restrictions on information and human rights abuses, Google was the subject of investor and customer scorn. Google agreed to block the Chinese residents from Web sites that the Chinese government deemed “revolutionary.” These Web sites included sites on democracy and English-speaking news organization sites. A guiding force behind top managements’ decision should be the mission statement. At the same time, the mission statement should not be carved in stone; it should be periodically reviewed to ensure it is up to date and reflects market needs in a dynamic, global economy. (R. W. Melcher, 2009) Introduction . China is a huge market no search firm can afford to ignore. Also, I do think it’s good for Google to have a presence in China, and for Chinese citizens to have at least some access to Google. Engagement can yield considerable benefits, however it happens. Never underestimate the power of serendipity. This seems pretty clear: Google needs the Chinese market more than the Chinese government needs Google. Let’s look at the raw power dynamics in this situation: 1. Currently, the Chinese government almost entirely controls its population’s access to the internet. This is unlikely to change anytime soon. 2. Any company wishing to serve the Chinese online market must play nice with the Chinese government. 3. Google has competitors-which means the Chinese government has options.(D. Taylor, http://www.contentious.com) Google used their core values and spirit of ingenuity that made them a successful search engine and monetized the net for the masses through their better ad program. Do hate the fact that they condone and act as China’s censorship police. Hate the fact that they stand up for their values only in the countries like the U.S. where they have rights. In its relationship with China, Google has lost the mantle of “revolutionary.” Google’s principle of “don’t be evil” is rendered meaningless when it becomes, “do no evil unless it means missing a business opportunity in a huge market.” For some years now, Google has been allowed to do business in the Chinese cyberspace because it allows the Chinese government to use the Google search engine to effectively block out news and other information from the Chinese people. Today, Google and others said they were sorry to the Chinese government for the fact that some searches yield naughty links among their results. (R. Pelikan, http://www.clipsandcomment.com) The role of companies in internet repression governments requires the assistance of companies that are providers of information and communications technology to fulfill these repressive functions effectively. This raises questions about the collaboration of these companies in human rights violations that are being committed by states. In such circumstances, a company runs the risk of being complicit in a violation through its provision of equipment, technology or services to a repressive government. The control the Chinese authorities maintain over their citizens’ right to freedom of expression and information is continuing and pervasive. This has put the spotlight on the contribution of Internet companies such as Google to China’s efforts to maintain such control and restrict fundamental freedoms. Conclusion In assisting the Chinese administration by complying with its censorship demands, Google is seen to be facilitating or sanctioning the government’s efforts to control the free flow of information. Google has thereby contravened established international norms and values, and compromise their own stated principles and mission statement. Google business relations with the Chinese government do contradict their mission. (Http; // irrepressible.info/static/pdf/FOE-In-China-2006-lores.pdf) REFERENCES 1. R. W. Melicher, Principle of Finance, 2009 2. D. Taylor, http://www.contentions.com 3. http://www.clipsandcomments.com 4. Undermining Freedom of expression in China, http://irrepressible.info/static/pdf/FOE-in- china-2006-lores.pdf