Google's Decision in 2010 to Pull Its Servers Out of Mainland

question 7

Multiple Choice

Google's decision in 2010 to pull its servers out of mainland China and operate out of Hong Kong was a response to what?

• A) A drive to increase profits with a broader footprint in Asia.
• B) A request from the Chinese government to leave the country.
• C) A move to cut costs due to intense competition with the local search firm Baidu.
• D) Google's decision to stop using self-censoring, as required by the Chinese government to stay operating in mainland China.

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