China enlists Tencent, Weibo and Douyin to protect state secrets

Law taking effect Wednesday seen requiring internet companies to help curb leaks

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The Chinese government has been ramping up efforts to combat espionage and safeguard state secrets. (Photo by Mizuho Miyazaki)

YUKIO TAJIMA, Nikkei staff writer

BEIJING -- China on Wednesday implemented a revised State Secrets Law, requiring internet companies such as Tencent and Weibo to delete leaked information and cooperate with government investigations, further underscoring President Xi Jinping's focus on national security.

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