Google scrambles to save Internet license in China

China is threatening to revoke Google's business license over the company's decision to redirect Chinese traffic to computers in Hong Kong that are not governed by the communist government's censorship practices.
The latest skirmish between Beijing and the Internet search leader threatens to cripple the company in one of the Web's biggest markets.
Google agreed Tuesday to dismantle the virtual bridge to its Hong site that was created in March, but it was unclear whether that will be enough to stay in business in China. The license is required for the company to continue providing its mapping and music services in China. [Read more...]