Introduction

There are really only two routes that the Chinese government can take towards the deflection of outside propaganda, and exposition of ``state secrets.'' They can either, ban the Internet entirely from the country's computer networks, or become selective gatekeepers for the traffic flowing into and out of the Chinese network. The simple solution of isolating the Chinese cyber-space from the rest of the Internet may seem rather simple enough.

However, what complicates the isolation scenario is the fact that in order for China to remain aloft in the technological scene, it must keep its cyber-doors open to innovation and the world technological advances. By China isolating itself from the rest of the Internet, it limits innovation and fosters technological stagnation. This, in the end, exacerbates the difficulty of the cyber-border patrol maintenance.