China targets Net cafes in crackdown
p2pnet news | Freedom:- China is continuing its campaign to gain control of the Net, targeting what it’s deems “illegal” Web sites, computer markets and Internet cafes as part of a campaign to rein in juvenile crime.
Operation For Tomorrow is, “also aimed at Web sites offering unregistered playing platforms or services for gamers that can be downloaded,” Associated Press has state news agency Xinhua saying.
The plan will “use the law to attack, investigate and prosecute … to cleanse the environment in which young people are raised and prevent and reduce juvenile crime and illegal activity,” the report said.
“Xinhua said the plan especially targets school dropouts, runaways, children of inmates, and children left behind by parents who have migrated for work.
“Unlicensed Internet cafes, known as ‘black Web bars,’ will be closed down and supervision will be tightened over legal cafes, the report said.”
Enforcers will act under guidelines adopted last year by 14 government departments, including the Culture Ministry, State Administration for Industry and Commerce, Public Security Ministry, and Information Industry Ministry, according to AP, which adds:
“Like most such measures, the crackdown seeks to increase government supervision and control over services for vulnerable groups.
“While promoting government shelters and other official services, it will step-up supervision over domestic and foreign charity groups and other non-governmental organizations,” Xinhua said.
Also See:
Associated Press – China Targets Internet in Crime Sweep, February 12, 2008
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February 12th, 2008 at 10:05 am
United States targets net users in crackdown
p2pnet news | Freedom:- The United States is continuing its campaign to gain control of the Net, targeting what major corporations have told them that they deem âillegalâ Web sites, computer markets and Internet cafes as part of a campaign to rein in crimes committed by dead grandmothers and 12 year old kids.