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China Plans Restricting Sexual Health Websites
Monday Jun 29, 2009
Govt of china is all set to tighten norms on Web sites that discuss sexual health. The restriction is the latest step in a widening campaign against pornography that is roiling the Internet industry and highlighting changing attitudes toward sex in Chinese society. The restrictions are part of broader regulations set to take effect July 1.
According to the Chinese health ministry the rules are aimed at improving the accuracy and scientific basis of all medical-health sites on the Internet. The guidelines -- which apply to topics including "sexual psychology, sexual ethics, sex medicine, and sex treatments" -- state that only government-sanctioned medical institutions can provide sex-related content on Web sites, and that all such sites will have to be approved by provincial-level health authorities.
Meanwhile, a spokesman for China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday reiterated criticism of Google Inc., saying its site "has spread large amounts of pornographic, lewd and vulgar content, which is in serious violation of Chinese laws and regulations." |
