China’s internet regulator says it will “close down websites and user accounts that are not in line with the laws and regulations”. Photo: EPA
China’s cyber police take aim at ‘negative information’ in new internet crackdown
- All websites, mobile phone apps, forums, instant messaging and live-streaming platforms will be vetted for vulgar and violent content, rumours and superstition during six-month campaign
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Cybersecurity
Published: 11:31pm, 3 Jan, 2019
Updated: 12:45am, 4 Jan, 2019
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China’s internet regulator says it will “close down websites and user accounts that are not in line with the laws and regulations”. Photo: EPA
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