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Offending China is probably #1 in the no-no list in Disney, Apple and other megacorps.

Hell, Apple even lobbies against forced labour laws against Uighur slaves.

I don't think China gives a fuck about gawker.

I'm pretty sure they're saying that Apple, etc. are trying not to offend China with their programming. It's unrelated to Gawker, but mentioned in the article.

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