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Cyberspace Administration of China Revises Rules for Regulation of Online Comments
The Cyberspace Administration of China on Wednesday announced that the regulator would revise its rules to require social media and online account operators to improve their review and management of comments. The watchdog's announcement comes as authorities in China are tightening their policing of the Internet and what topics the public is allowed...
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China's Cyber Watchdog Tries To Soothe Concerns Of Internet Firms
China's cyberspace watchdog wants to build an "affectionate" relationship between internet enterprises and the government, a senior official said, the latest verbal assurance to an industry still on edge after a long and bruising regulatory crackdown.
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China's Cyber Watchdog Wants 'Affectionate' Ties With Domestic Internet Firms
China's cyberspace watchdog wants to build an "affectionate" relationship between internet enterprises and the government, a senior official said on Friday, the latest verbal assurance to an industry still on edge after a long and bruising regulatory crackdown.
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Chinese Regulator Publishes List of 30 Data Gathering Algorithms Used by ByteDance, Alibaba, More
China’s Internet watchdog, the Cyberspace Administration of China, on Friday published a list of 30 algorithms used by tech firms in the country. The move followed the passing of regulations in March that mandate the disclosure of algorithms used by companies like Weibo, ByteDance, and Taobao. Cyberspace authorities carry out security assessments...
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China Corruption Watchdog Probing Head of State-Backed Chip-Focused ‘Big Fund’: Details
China’s Central Commission for Discipline Inspection is investigating Ding Wenwu, the head of the China Integrated Circuit Industry Investment Fund, also known as the "Big Fund", according to the corruption watchdog. The state-backed chip-focused fund was launched to accelerate the country’s semiconductor industry, and Wenwu is "suspected of se...
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TikTok Warned by Italian Data Watchdog Over Alleged Breach of EU Privacy Rules For Updated Targeted Ads Policy
Popular video sharing platform TikTok has been formally warned by Italy’s data protection authority over an alleged breach of existing European Union privacy rules. TikTok recently informed its users that it would deliver targeted ads to them starting from July 13, whether or not they had provided consent to use data stored on their devices. Whil...
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China Starts Cleanup of ‘Chaos’ on Livestreaming, Short Video Platforms
China's Internet watchdog started a two-month special campaign to clean up "chaos" in online livestreaming and short video businesses, part of a broader plan to promote what is deemed as appropriate and legal content.
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Amazon's Business Closely Entwined With China, Suppliers Linked to Forced Labour: Watchdog Group
A report from the Tech Transparency Project said that Amazon's business is closely entwined with China and its suppliers linked to forced labour in the Xinjiang region of China.
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China Says Governance Rules for Algorithms Coming in Next 3 Years
China's cyberspace watchdog says it will set up governance rules for algorithms in the next three years, as Beijing seeks to tighten its grip on the algorithms technology companies use to attract users.
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Tencent CEO Pony Ma Said to Meet China Antitrust Officials as Scrutiny Widens
Pony Ma, the reticent founder of Tencent Holdings, China's biggest social media and video games company, met with China's antitrust watchdog officials this month to discuss compliance at his group, two people with direct knowledge said.
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Clubhouse App Said to Be Blocked in China, Added to ‘Great Firewall’
Clubhouse access was blocked in China, users and an anti-censorship watchdog said, ending a brief window that allowed thousands of mainland users to join in discussions often censored in China.
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China to Launch New Campaign to Regulate Social Media News Sites
Cyberspace Administration of China, the country’s top Internet watchdog, plans to target commercial websites and social media accounts that illegally write and edit news items, and repost news articles from non-compliant sources.
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China Launches Campaign To Clean Up Websites That Target Minors
China's internet watchdog said it was kicking off a two-month campaign to clean up websites aimed at users under the age of 18, saying it wanted to promote a healthy online environment.
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China Punishes Live-Stream Apps for 'Vulgar' Content
China has punished 10 live-streaming platforms for "chaotic" content including revealing clothing on female stars and "vulgar hot dances", the cyberspace watchdog said Tuesday.
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Zoom Says China Demanded Shutting Activists' Accounts Over Tiananmen Events
Zoom Video Communications said on Thursday it suspended user accounts and ended meetings linked to the anniversary of China's Tiananmen Square crackdown on its platform after the Chinese government demanded it do so.
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Cyberspace Administration of China Revises Rules for Regulation of Online Comments
The Cyberspace Administration of China on Wednesday announced that the regulator would revise its rules to require social media and online account operators to improve their review and management of comments. The watchdog's announcement comes as authorities in China are tightening their policing of the Internet and what topics the public is allowed...
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China's Cyber Watchdog Tries To Soothe Concerns Of Internet Firms
China's cyberspace watchdog wants to build an "affectionate" relationship between internet enterprises and the government, a senior official said, the latest verbal assurance to an industry still on edge after a long and bruising regulatory crackdown.
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China's Cyber Watchdog Wants 'Affectionate' Ties With Domestic Internet Firms
China's cyberspace watchdog wants to build an "affectionate" relationship between internet enterprises and the government, a senior official said on Friday, the latest verbal assurance to an industry still on edge after a long and bruising regulatory crackdown.
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Chinese Regulator Publishes List of 30 Data Gathering Algorithms Used by ByteDance, Alibaba, More
China’s Internet watchdog, the Cyberspace Administration of China, on Friday published a list of 30 algorithms used by tech firms in the country. The move followed the passing of regulations in March that mandate the disclosure of algorithms used by companies like Weibo, ByteDance, and Taobao. Cyberspace authorities carry out security assessments...
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China Corruption Watchdog Probing Head of State-Backed Chip-Focused ‘Big Fund’: Details
China’s Central Commission for Discipline Inspection is investigating Ding Wenwu, the head of the China Integrated Circuit Industry Investment Fund, also known as the "Big Fund", according to the corruption watchdog. The state-backed chip-focused fund was launched to accelerate the country’s semiconductor industry, and Wenwu is "suspected of se...
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TikTok Warned by Italian Data Watchdog Over Alleged Breach of EU Privacy Rules For Updated Targeted Ads Policy
Popular video sharing platform TikTok has been formally warned by Italy’s data protection authority over an alleged breach of existing European Union privacy rules. TikTok recently informed its users that it would deliver targeted ads to them starting from July 13, whether or not they had provided consent to use data stored on their devices. Whil...
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China Starts Cleanup of ‘Chaos’ on Livestreaming, Short Video Platforms
China's Internet watchdog started a two-month special campaign to clean up "chaos" in online livestreaming and short video businesses, part of a broader plan to promote what is deemed as appropriate and legal content.
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Amazon's Business Closely Entwined With China, Suppliers Linked to Forced Labour: Watchdog Group
A report from the Tech Transparency Project said that Amazon's business is closely entwined with China and its suppliers linked to forced labour in the Xinjiang region of China.
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China Says Governance Rules for Algorithms Coming in Next 3 Years
China's cyberspace watchdog says it will set up governance rules for algorithms in the next three years, as Beijing seeks to tighten its grip on the algorithms technology companies use to attract users.
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Tencent CEO Pony Ma Said to Meet China Antitrust Officials as Scrutiny Widens
Pony Ma, the reticent founder of Tencent Holdings, China's biggest social media and video games company, met with China's antitrust watchdog officials this month to discuss compliance at his group, two people with direct knowledge said.
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Clubhouse App Said to Be Blocked in China, Added to ‘Great Firewall’
Clubhouse access was blocked in China, users and an anti-censorship watchdog said, ending a brief window that allowed thousands of mainland users to join in discussions often censored in China.
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China to Launch New Campaign to Regulate Social Media News Sites
Cyberspace Administration of China, the country’s top Internet watchdog, plans to target commercial websites and social media accounts that illegally write and edit news items, and repost news articles from non-compliant sources.
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China Launches Campaign To Clean Up Websites That Target Minors
China's internet watchdog said it was kicking off a two-month campaign to clean up websites aimed at users under the age of 18, saying it wanted to promote a healthy online environment.
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China Punishes Live-Stream Apps for 'Vulgar' Content
China has punished 10 live-streaming platforms for "chaotic" content including revealing clothing on female stars and "vulgar hot dances", the cyberspace watchdog said Tuesday.
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Zoom Says China Demanded Shutting Activists' Accounts Over Tiananmen Events
Zoom Video Communications said on Thursday it suspended user accounts and ended meetings linked to the anniversary of China's Tiananmen Square crackdown on its platform after the Chinese government demanded it do so.
