China firms to curb ‘harmful internet data’
Pledge by nearly 40 companies forms part of new steps to tighten government’s control of cyberspace.
Published On 7 Nov 2011
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