14 DAY TRIAL // The Chinese government is determined to filter the information reaching the 100 million Chinese who surf the Internet.
After taking measures to ensure a strict control of the Internet cafes' activity, the Chinese government has also introduced rules for the news sites. The Chinese government officials didn't specify the rules, but the news agency Xinhua said that the only news which will be approved are those which will contribute to the economic growth and social progress.
The formulation is a little bit vague, leaving room for comments; in addition, the news sites are not allowed to provide information that would jeopardize the security of the country or interfere with the official interests.
China has been trying for many years to force the adoption of strict rules to the 100 million Chinese surfing the Internet. Although Internet usage is encouraged for business and education, the authorities are trying to avoid the appearance of addresses backing civil freedom and democracy.
The measures taken by the Chinese government included shutting down several Internet caf?s, but also some sites and blogs, considered as subversive.
As Xinhua informs, the latest law which regulates the content of Internet sites was issued in 2000 and the Chinese government considers that it was no longer suitable to the current situation.
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