The Yannan Web,[2] whose domain name was www.yannan.cn, was a Beijing-based[3] renowned liberal website[4] founded on August 19, 2004.[5] It was associated with Peking University,[6] and provided a free and rational speech platform for users to users to discuss current affairs and livelihood issues online.[7] The site was known for its in-depth analysis and discussion of social issues in China.[8]

Yannan Web
FoundedAugust 19, 2004
DissolvedSeptember 30, 2005[1]
URLwww.yannan.cn

Shut down

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The www.yannan.cn domain name was registered on February 9, 2004.[9] Yannan Web was shut down on September 30, 2005[10] for its extensive and timely reports of the Taishi Village recall incident.[11][12]

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