FIREWALL Cafe

FIREWALL Cafe is an online project that examines differences in image search results from Google and Baidu, with a focus on censorship. Its central feature places images returned by the two search engines side by side and invites visitors to vote on whether images have been censored. This interactive format gives users a way to explore how search results may differ across platforms and to contribute their observations.

The site provides more than the comparison tool. Visitors can browse an archive and timeline, read expert commentary, and find information about related events and press coverage. FIREWALL Cafe also offers ways to support the project, make contact, and subscribe to a newsletter for updates. The site presents English and Chinese language options, helping make its materials accessible to audiences in both languages. By combining search comparisons, public voting, editorial resources, and ongoing updates, FIREWALL Cafe offers a focused resource for people interested in online image search and the question of censorship.