China will step up efforts to promote a “civilized” Internet by strengthening surveillance on the likes of news sites and online platforms, and encouraging them to promote core socialist values. Xinhua has The news agency gave this information on Tuesday.
After years of rapid development and rapid change, China’s regulators are trying strengthen control over society With close monitoring of many sectors ranging from technology to education and entertainment.
According to the guidelines published by the State Council, cyberspace should be used to promote education about the ruling Communist Party and its achievements, reports the news agency.
A clear stand should be taken against “historical nihilism”, which should be defined as any attempt to use the past to question the party’s dominant role or the “essentialism” of Chinese socialism, and good moral values. should be promoted, such as involving model activists by publicizing matters, it said.
Behavioral norms in cyberspace should also be strengthened by cultivating ethics and rules that are in line with socialist core values, it said to help youth access the Internet “correctly” and “safely”. Efforts should be made.
Internet platforms will need to improve self-discipline and governance on content platforms such as live streaming will be strengthened, with the public encouraged to participate in the supervision.
The formulation, amendment and implementation of laws relating to cyber crime and protection of minors will also be expedited. Xinhua has informed of.