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In China, the government's command over the internet is extraordinary, as evidenced by the infamous Great Firewall, which effectively filters and censors online content. Furthermore, the Chinese government has used this control to impose regional shutdowns, such as the nearly year-long internet blackout in Xinjiang following civil unrest in 2009. Similarly, Russia’s "Sovereign Internet Law" allows the government to sever its internet from the global network, presenting a concerning precedent for state control over information.