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February 26, 2010
Chinese authorities have announced stricter controls on internet use in the country, requiring anyone who wants to create a website to meet new regulator requirements and produce identification.
Personal website registrations had been banned since December after Chinese state media had complained there was not enough regulation in place. These new regulations have been set up in an apparent attempt to reduce the number of pornographic websites being set up, though activists believe it is just another set of censorship controls produced by the government.
Despite the levels of censorship in the country, reports suggest that internet activity in China is still vibrant and staying at least one step ahead of government controls.
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