防火长城 (fánghuǒ chángchéng)

Definition

防火长城, also known as the Great Firewall, is a system implemented by the Chinese government to regulate and control internet access within China.

Analogy

Imagine 防火长城 as a giant wall surrounding China's internet. Just like how the Great Wall protected ancient China from invaders, this digital "firewall" protects China's cyberspace by filtering out unwanted information.

Related terms

审查 (shěnchá): This term refers to the process of reviewing and examining something, often for censorship purposes.

网络审查 (wǎngluò shěnchá): This term specifically refers to internet censorship, where online content is reviewed and restricted.

信息控制 (xìnxī kòngzhì): This term means "information control" and refers to the regulation and restriction of information flow.