China targets porn and rumours

The Chinese Government has launched a six-month campaign against online pornography, rumours and slander as it tries to tighten its grip on the internet. Chinese web controls are already among the world’s tightest, with internet traffic subject to automatic filters and manual monitoring. The Government encourages web use for education and business but tries to block access to material considered obscene or subversive.

China targets porn and rumours
The Chinese Government has launched a six-month campaign against online pornography, rumours and slander as it tries to tighten its grip on the internet. Chinese web controls are already among the world’s tightest, with internet traffic subject to automatic filters and manual monitoring. The Government encourages web use for education and business but tries to block access to material considered obscene or subversive.
http://technology.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/tech_and_web/the_web/article1650532.ece

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