PoliticsChina enlists Tencent, Weibo and Douyin to protect state secrets
Law taking effect Wednesday seen requiring internet companies to help curb leaks
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.