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 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 internet regulator says it will “close down websites and user accounts that are not in line with the laws and regulations”. Photo: EPA

Cybersecurity

China

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

Topic |   Cybersecurity
Phoebe Zhang
Phoebe Zhang

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 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 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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