Beijing, June 8 (ANI): China is likely to introduce changes to its Internet laws to restrict activity on micro blogging platforms and other online forums.
According to the proposal, the changes will be introduced on 'Internet service providers' such as blogs, microblogs and online forums.
An official statement said the proposal would help curb online illegal activities and evelop trust among users.
According to The BBC, China routinely censors topics that it considers controversial online.
The proposal was posted on the State Council Information Office website and the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.
The plan will require users throughout the country to register with their real identities in order to post online. This rule is already in place Beijing and some other cities.
Other changes would also include requiring microblog operators such as Tencent and Sina Corp to obtain administrative licences.
Internet firms would also be required to keep record logs for 12 months and assist police and security agencies when necessary.
Increasing numbers of China's estimated 500 million internet users have been using microblogging platforms to criticise government policies or to vent their anger over certain incidents in a country that strictly controls media.
Chinese officials have repeatedly criticised microblogs for spreading what they term as 'unfounded' rumours.
The proposal is open for feedback from the public till July 6. (ANI)
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