National People’s Congress Standing Committee Decision concerning Strengthening Network Information Protection | China Copyright and Media

The new Chinese internet control measure is in English.  Global times reports on the NPC decision as one to strengthen privacy.  It appears to do that.  But its measure compelling shutting down illegal content will prompt fear in many that discussion of "sensitive" topics will be more vigorously quashed.  The measure states that network service providers "upon discovering the issuance or transmission of information prohibited by law or regulation it shall immediately cease transmission of said information, and adopt measures to dispose of it, such as removing it, retain relevant records, and report it to the relevant agency."  The language is  harmless.  It is the breadth of information that may be "prohibited by law or regulation" that inspires concern.  The CP's prime self-inflicted wound, in my opinion,  is its penchant for secrecy which obstructs the ability of citizens to participate knowledgeably in the affairs of the country. - GWC
National People’s Congress Standing Committee Decision concerning Strengthening Network Information Protection | China Copyright and Media: 
A translation and the original text are provided HERE by Fei Chang Dao, a pro-free speech website.
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