Bill's Got Google's Back

According to Times Online, Bill Gates defends Google's position in censoring their searches in China at the World Economic Forum. Recently Google agreed to China's internet restrictions and Bill Gates explains why that was a good choice.

"I do think information flow is happening in China ... saying that even by existing there contributions to a national dialogue have taken place. There’s no doubt in my mind that’s been a huge plus."

I don't even know what that means, but Bill said it.
The article also points out, "China’s internet population, already the world’s second largest after the United States, rose to 111 million in 2005, according to the official China Internet Network Information Centre."

I agree that comming to an agreement with China was a good thing. Google needs to be available to everyone, but what makes China so special? Why do they need special internet restrictions?