Investigation: Russian censorship systems (TMCT) expose Chinese DPI signatures
Russian internet users attempting to access blocked websites have reported seeing error messages in Chinese, suggesting the use of Chinese Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) technology in Russian censorship systems. Researchers are investigating the origin of these digital signatures.
Why it matters
This indicates a potential technological collaboration or technology transfer between Russia and China regarding internet censorship infrastructure.
С начала 2026 года Роскомнадзор резко усилил блокировки зарубежных интернет-ресурсов. Тысячи сайтов — от социальных сетей до новостных порталов — стали недоступны для пользователей из России. Актуальный статус доступности популярных ресурсов из России можно отслеживать на нашем Честном Мониторинге .
The article presents technical observations and user reports without taking a political stance on the censorship itself.
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