China firms to curb ‘harmful internet data’

Pledge by nearly 40 companies forms part of new steps to tighten government’s control of cyberspace.

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The heads of China’s largest internet companies have vowed to stop the spread of so-called harmful information. They made the promise after attending a three-day workshop organised by the government in Beijing.

Nearly 40 companies – including e-commerce giant Alibaba and search engine Baidu – say they will “curb internet rumours”.

Al Jazeera’s Melissa Chan reports from Beijing.

Source: Al Jazeera