China ironically decides to clamp down on online news outlets on World Press Freedom Day
China has tightened its grip on online news outlets, while the rest of the world celebrates World Press Freedom Day.
According to the country's new rules, released by the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC), online media platforms can only be managed by editorial staff who have been approved by the Communist government.
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Their workers also have to additionally undergo training and reporting credentials from the central government, according to Reuters.
The new rules were released on Tuesday, a day ahead of World Press Freedom Day. Read more...
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China ironically decides to clamp down on online news outlets on World Press Freedom Day
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