China has strengthened its control of internet with an extention of its criminal laws to cover the revealing of state secrets and spreading of computer viruses.the new laws were drafted in order
“to the healthy development of the internet and protect national security.”they also make it an offense “to use the internet to promote religious cults,hurt national security or undermine the government”.these laws raise many concerns as they cause existing problems.Clearly the governments have a strong need to protect their vital interests,but the new laws seem quite sweeping.the vagueness of expressions like hurting National Unity may be particularly awkward-the intention is to prevent sucession,but what constitutes a “nation” is it self arguable.
A) WHAT IMPACTS DO U THINK THESE NEW LAWS WILL HAVE FOR CITIZENS OF CHINA?
B) ARE THESE LAWS REALLY ENFORCEABLE?
C) DO U THINK WE NEED LAWS TO PROMOTE THE
HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT OF THE INTERNET?WHAT DO U FEEL UNHEALTHY OF INTERNET?
If these laws are able to be enforced in china, then why do they not appear to be able to enforce them elsewhere in the west? sorry i answered your question with a question
Comment by Brent G — April 29, 2006 @ 4:55 am
It’s not really that bad. Maybe the control is a little strict comparing to some western countries. But as long as you don’t do something that obviously against the law or the party, you won’t get yourself in trouble. And it’s really not a big deal to the daily life. Here is something about China’s internet industry, of course in the positive way. Enjoy.
Comment by pudu2pa — April 29, 2006 @ 4:58 pm