The Wikipedia Foundation has banned seven editors associated with a group from mainland China whose platform is accused of trying to advance the interests of the Chinese state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The decisions have raised questions about how Wikipedia will survive in a world dominated by misinformation and governments “relentless determination to present their truth to the public”.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Wikipedia has long earned a sterling reputation with its system of volunteers actively monitoring articles and implementing changes as new information emerged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The recent ban and ongoing crisis between voluntary editors of the Chinese language edition over how events in Hong Kong should be portrayed has raised concerns about the platform’s future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Maryana Iskander, the incoming executive director of the Wikipedia Foundation, said it was the foundation’s duty to protect its volunteers, provide verifiable knowledge, and ensure transparency.<\/p>\n\n\n