China keeps blogging restrictions
p2pnet.net news:- Rumours that China is seriously thinking about loosening registration requirements for bloggers should probably be discounted, says Associated Press.
“New rules by a Chinese government-backed Internet group maintain strict controls over the country’s bloggers, requiring them to register with their real names and identification cards,” says the story.
The new draft code of conduct says web log service providers must still get their users’ real names and contact information, according to AP.
“The society’s proposed code of conduct for blog service providers comes in addition to already existing government regulations that govern China’s Internet,” it says, adding:
“Online bulletin boards and blogs are the only forum for most Chinese to express opinions before a large audience in a society where all media are state-controlled.”
Also See:
Associated Press – Proposed Chinese Internet rules would continue blog registration requirement, May 23, 2007
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