BEIJING -- China is strengthening its viselike hold on the internet, significantly broadening the range of activities that are subject to regulation by updating legislation for the first time in two decades.
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China tightens iron grip on internet with new law
Number of cases deemed by Beijing to be problematic rose 20% last year
China's proposed rules would raise maximum fines for spreading false internet rumors. © Reuters
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