Accessing the BBC in China

Why is the BBC Chinese language website banned by the Chinese Government and how do they do it?
Complaints about too many repeats and sports programmes on the World Service.
The BBC is one part of people's 'media repertoire' according to the results of a survey of listeners.
The programme begins with a listener in Lebanon's request for time zone checks for countries, not regions or areas as the location of the 'Middle East' depends on where you are.