China to Further Curb Web Access

Jan 04, 01:43 PM

China said it will require Internet sites that allow video programming or video uploads to obtain a government permit but limited those permits to state-sanctioned companies, the Times of London said Friday.

The new regulations go into force Jan. 31 and encourage people to report questionable Web-based material that does not abide by the moral code of socialism.

One Chinese Web manager said smaller providers may escape scrutiny and larger companies may partner with state-sanctioned sites.

This is China, he said the companies always seem to find a way to get around new regulations. China to Further Curb Web Access
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