China Bans New Internet Cafes for a Year
Fearful of soaring Internet addiction and juvenile crime, China has banned the opening of new Internet cafes this year, state media reported on Tuesday.More here.
"In 2007, local governments must not sanction the opening of new Internet bars," Xinhua news agency on Tuesday quoted a directive jointly released by 14 government departments, including the Ministry of Culture, as saying.
The notice said Internet cafes that had received planning approval would need to be completed by June 30, 2007.
There are currently about 113,000 Internet cafes and bars in China, Xinhua said, citing the Ministry of Information Industry.
posted by Fergie @ 3/05/2007 09:27:00 PM
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