Originally published October 9 2005
China puts more restrictions on internet news and content
by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, NaturalNews Editor
While the news agency didn't detail exactly what kind of strictures the government has imposed, we can only guess that the cyber police and intense registration requirements are being tightened in order to create "correct guidance of public opinion."
The news agency did not detail the rules, but said Internet news sites must "be directed toward serving the people and socialism and insist on correct guidance of public opinion for maintaining national and public interests."
Established news media needed permission to run a news Web site, it said.
New operators had to register themselves with government information offices.
China has a dedicated band of cyber police who patrol the Internet with the aim of regulating content.
Postings that criticize the government or address sensitive topics are quickly removed.
Registration was a feature of rules imposed earlier this year aimed at not-for-profit Internet activities, such as personal Web sites and blogs.
Since March, university on-line discussion groups have been restricted to students, removing a once popular outlet for Chinese keen to publicize their views on sensitive issues.
Student users and site managers must register using their real names.
Access to many foreign news Web sites is routinely blocked.
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