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Despite promises of free movement, authorities still keeping tight rein A cameraman works on the Olympic Green, near the Ling Long Tower, Wednesday in Beijing. The Beijing Olympics might look like any other to the casual TV viewer. But behind the familiar studio sets, broadcasters from around the world have been squaring off for months with Chinese officials over censorship and what they'll be allowed to film. BEIJING - The Beijing Olympics may not look much different from previous games on TV. Behind the studio sets, however, world broadcasters have been squaring off for months with Chinese officials over censorship. Among the issues: what they'll be allowed to get on video, where they can work and whether they can broadcast live. They've faced red tape, intimidation and restrictions on coverage, which might make it... [read full story]
