No fears over new China censor software

Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Qin Gang (right) says not to worry about the country’s new Green Dam censor program. As of July 1, every PC sold in China will include Green Dam Youth Escort software to block “pornographic or violent material,” say China’s leaders. “The aim is to build a healthy and harmonious online environment that does not poison young people’s minds, according to the directive,” the BBC has a Chinese statement saying, goin gon to quote Qin as declaring: “The purpose of this is to effectively manage harmful material for the public and prevent it from being spread.

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No fears over new China censor software

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