The Chinese Ministry of Information Industry has increased its
control of internet use by citizens, ordering ISPs to screen all
e-mail for political content and holding them responsible for
material on the sites they host, according to a report by
Associated Press.
The news agency adds that foreign software developers exporting
to China must now give undertakings that their products do not
contain hidden programs that would allow spying or hacking into
Chinese computers.
Service providers must delete all prohibited content posted on
the sites thy host, including chatrooms, and must forward all
"sensitive materials" to authorities.
