China’s CCP Steps Up Online Controls With New Rule for Bloggers

China steps up online controls with new rule for bloggers ...

Starting next week, China’s government will require bloggers to be approved to write on a wide range of topics, including economics, education, health, and foreign affairs.

Ma Xiaolin frequently wrote about current affairs on one of China’s leading microblogging sites, where he has 2 million followers. But recently, he said in a post, the Weibo site called and asked him not to post original content on topics ranging from politics to economic and military issues.

“As an international affairs researcher and a columnist, it looks like I can only go the route of entertainment, food and beverage now,” the international relations professor wrote on January 31.

Full Story: https://thediplomat.com/2021/02/china-steps-up-online-controls-with-new-rule-for-bloggers/

 

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