How Do You Protest in the Face of Censorship? An Empty Sign. In China, Russia and the United Kingdom, unmarked sheets of white paper have become a potent symbol of defiance. Author: JODY ROSEN Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window)MoreClick to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)