China monitoring websites
China has imposed new rules on Internet news sites in another step to regulate web sites in the country. According to the official Xinhua news agency, the new regulations are effective immediately. The new rules say that content on internet news sites must provide information that is beneficial to the public and state, and that sites are prohibited from spreading news that goes against China’s security and public interest.
Chinese websites are closely monitored by authorities and removed if they are believed to be inappropriate. Citizens of china are also required to register their websites and blogs.
Sources:
Washington Post
Telegraph Indiachin
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