According to reports, China's microblogging site Weibo has reportedly told users in China to drop usernames like "idiot"&nbsp;and "sissy"&nbsp;in an attempt to clean up domestic web content. 
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Weibo reportedly told users their account will be suspended if they do not make the change while giving them the option to set up a new account altogether.

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Weibo said the majority of users who had used the usernames have changed it. “For those accounts that didn’t make the change, we have reset their usernames," it said.

The social media site which is like Twitter said it will now target "vulgar language" used on users' homepage especially in "personal profiles" and "profile pictures".

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China's Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) has crackdown on domestic internet giants in recent months. CAC had earlier imposed a fine of $470,000 on Weibo over alleged publication of illegal information. The Chinese regulator said the company had violated the country's cybersecurity law on the protection of minors.

Weibo replied saying it "sincerely accepts criticism". CAS had earlier crackdown on China's "fan culture" online and banned online companies which&nbsp;promoted celebrities while setting up rigid new rules for companies to follow.

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CAC had also pulled up a movie review site Douban over "unlawful release of information" as it continued to target domestic companies.

A few days ago, Microsoft Corp's search engine Bing said the Chinese government had asked it to close its auto-suggestion feature for 30 days. Microsoft's LinkedIn had already announced it was closing operations in China two months ago over "challenging operating environment" and compliance issues.

(With inputs from Agencies)&nbsp;

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According to reports, China's microblogging site Weibo has reportedly told users in China to drop usernames like "idiot" and "sissy" in an attempt to clean up domestic web content.

According to reports, China's microblogging site Weibo has reportedly told users in China to drop usernames like "idiot" and "sissy" in an attempt to clean up domestic web content. Weibo reportedly told users their account will be suspended if they do not make the change while giving them the option to set up a new account altogether. Also Read: To mute criticism, China ordered Amazon to block reviews on Xi Jinping’s book Weibo said the majority of users who had used the usernames have changed it. “For those accounts that didn’t make the change, we have reset their usernames," it said. The social media site which is like Twitter said it will now target "vulgar language" used on users' homepage especially in "personal profiles" and "profile pictures". Watch: China uses tech giant Huawei for surveillance? China's Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) has crackdown on domestic internet giants in recent months. CAC had earlier imposed a fine of $470,000 on Weibo over alleged publication of illegal information. The Chinese regulator said the company had violated the country's cybersecurity law on the protection of minors. Weibo replied saying it "sincerely accepts criticism". CAS had earlier crackdown on China's "fan culture" online and banned online companies which promoted celebrities while setting up rigid new rules for companies to follow. Also Read: This is how Huawei is associated with China’s state surveillance CAC had also pulled up a movie review site Douban over "unlawful release of information" as it continued to target domestic companies. A few days ago, Microsoft Corp's search engine Bing said the Chinese government had asked it to close its auto-suggestion feature for 30 days. Microsoft's LinkedIn had already announced it was closing operations in China two months ago over "challenging operating environment" and compliance issues. (With inputs from Agencies)

China's microblogging site Weibo drops 'idiot', 'sissy' usernames

China continued its crackdown on the internet directing online platforms to ensure it does not mislead users as it sought to register and review advertisers and adverts.

The new rules which are open for discussion till December 25 seeks to ban advertisements aimed at minors which promote&nbsp;online games, cosmetics and medical treatments.

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China state administration for market regulation said that advertisement standards should "meet the requirements for the establishment of socialist spiritual civilisation and the promotion of an excellent traditional culture of the Chinese nation."

The Xi regime has increasingly crackdown on domestic internet companies including e-commerce giant Alibaba, tech giant Tencent and food-delivery app Meituan in the past year while bringing in new regulations.

Report claim authorities in China have asked Tencent to stop the launch of new apps as it reviews compliance regulations.

Chinese cyber watchdog had earlier launched an investigation on ride-hailing giant Didi over cybersecurity issues just days after it listed at the New York stock exchange.&nbsp;Reports now claim Chinese regulators have asked Didi to delist from the US stock exchange.

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Chinese regulators had earlier directed apps to ensure protection of personal privacy information of their users by disclosing what kind of information was being collected and to ensure that they obtain consent from their users.

(With inputs from Agencies)

China continued its crackdown on the internet directing online platforms to ensure it does not mislead users as it sought to register and review advertisers and adverts.

China continued its crackdown on the internet directing online platforms to ensure it does not mislead users as it sought to register and review advertisers and adverts. The new rules which are open for discussion till December 25 seeks to ban advertisements aimed at minors which promote online games, cosmetics and medical treatments. Also Read: Now, Chinese cyber regulators to monitor celebrity information China state administration for market regulation said that advertisement standards should "meet the requirements for the establishment of socialist spiritual civilisation and the promotion of an excellent traditional culture of the Chinese nation." The Xi regime has increasingly crackdown on domestic internet companies including e-commerce giant Alibaba, tech giant Tencent and food-delivery app Meituan in the past year while bringing in new regulations. Report claim authorities in China have asked Tencent to stop the launch of new apps as it reviews compliance regulations. Chinese cyber watchdog had earlier launched an investigation on ride-hailing giant Didi over cybersecurity issues just days after it listed at the New York stock exchange. Reports now claim Chinese regulators have asked Didi to delist from the US stock exchange. Also Read: One year since Jack Ma's speech, Alibaba has lost $344 billion Chinese regulators had earlier directed apps to ensure protection of personal privacy information of their users by disclosing what kind of information was being collected and to ensure that they obtain consent from their users. (With inputs from Agencies)

Now, Chinese regulators draft online ad rules amid internet crackdown

Reports claim Chinese authorities have decided to control online information connected to celebrities as the Xi regime continues to crack down on the free flow of information on the internet.

The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) has reportedly set rules for celebrities including on how they should advertise.

The regular reportedly hit out against “abnormal aesthetics” and the "supremacy" of the internet to clamp down on the online lives of Chinese celebrities.

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Reports say fan groups will also be regulated as they would be managed by celebrity agents. The move is reportedly aimed at tackling "fandom".

Last week the CAA had moved to address "chaotic dissemination" of news by updating the list of internet news providers whose content can be reprinted.

Chinese regulator Xie Dengke while citing President Xi's earlier speech had said the media should relay "positive energy" while highlighting data-security issues. The CAC had earlier attacked the country's bloggers for allegedly spreading negative news content on the economy.

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CAC chief &nbsp;Zhuang Rongwen had said that good cyberspace habits should be developed among young users while stating that efforts were being made to build a "civilised" internet.

China has cracked down heavily on domestic internet providers including e-commerce giant Alibaba and Tencent. Regulators had earlier decided to regulate gaming among minors with Chinese digital firms increasingly facing the wrath of internet authorities.

(With inputs from Agencies)

Reports claim Chinese authorities have decided to control online information connected to celebrities as the Xi regime continues to crack down on the free flow of information on the internet.

Reports claim Chinese authorities have decided to control online information connected to celebrities as the Xi regime continues to crack down on the free flow of information on the internet. The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) has reportedly set rules for celebrities including on how they should advertise. The regular reportedly hit out against “abnormal aesthetics” and the "supremacy" of the internet to clamp down on the online lives of Chinese celebrities. Also Read: One year since Jack Ma's speech, Alibaba has lost $344 billion Reports say fan groups will also be regulated as they would be managed by celebrity agents. The move is reportedly aimed at tackling "fandom". Last week the CAA had moved to address "chaotic dissemination" of news by updating the list of internet news providers whose content can be reprinted. Chinese regulator Xie Dengke while citing President Xi's earlier speech had said the media should relay "positive energy" while highlighting data-security issues. The CAC had earlier attacked the country's bloggers for allegedly spreading negative news content on the economy. Also Read: Chinese regulators suggested ride-hailing giant Didi delay its US IPO CAC chief Zhuang Rongwen had said that good cyberspace habits should be developed among young users while stating that efforts were being made to build a "civilised" internet. China has cracked down heavily on domestic internet providers including e-commerce giant Alibaba and Tencent. Regulators had earlier decided to regulate gaming among minors with Chinese digital firms increasingly facing the wrath of internet authorities. (With inputs from Agencies)

Now, Chinese cyber regulators to monitor celebrity information

According to China's state-run news agency Xinhua, regulators are planning to draft new rules&nbsp;for the country's<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-eyes-record-monopoly-fine-near-1-billion-for-alibaba-report-370023"> e-commerce</a> platforms.

Xinhua, quoting market regulators, said that the regulators will “adopt more powerful regulatory measures this year with a series of actions” to "standardise online deals, maintain fair competition and protect consumer rights".

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The move comes as authorities reportedly took down nearly 234,000 examples of improper online sales information between October and December last year.

Chinese authorities recently cracked down on <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-eyes-record-monopoly-fine-near-1-billion-for-alibaba-report-370023">Alibaba</a> even as its legendry founder<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/alibabas-jack-ma-no-longer-richest-in-china-after-tiff-with-regulators-over-anti-trust-issues-367374"> Jack Ma</a> had disappeared from public view for a few months until mid-January.&nbsp;

According to state broadcaster CCTV, President Xi Jinping chaired a meeting of the Communist party’s top financial and coordination committee, ordering regulators to step up oversight of internet companies.

The financial regulators had earlier disallowed the $35 billion Hong Kong-Shanghai IPO of Alibaba's online payment subsidiary Ant Group. The Chinese officials had launched an investigation into Alibaba's business practices which it deemed as anti-competitive.

The Chinese market regulator reportedly denied they were planning to fine the company almost $1 billion for anti-competitive behaviour.

The country's regulators fined 12&nbsp;tech firms including Tencent, Baidu and ByteDance for allegedly flouting<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-market-regulator-fines-12-firms-for-violating-anti-monopoly-law-369913"> monopoly</a> rules.

Tencent was fined $77,000 for its 2018 investment in online education app Yuanfudao without reportedly seeking prior government approval.

Chinese premier Li Keqiang had said that the government would "strengthen anti-monopoly laws" and "prevent the disorderly expansion of capital".

The country had earlier announced plans to boost supervision of its lucrative fintech sector. &nbsp;Keqiang had asserted that there was a need to "manage financial risks and ensure that no systemic risks arise".

According to China's state-run news agency Xinhua, regulators are planning to draft new rules for the country's e-commerce platforms. Xinhua, quoting market regulators, said that the regulators will “adopt more powerful regulatory measures this year with a series of actions” to "standardise online deals, maintain fair competition and protect consumer rights".

According to China's state-run news agency Xinhua, regulators are planning to draft new rules for the country's e-commerce platforms. Xinhua, quoting market regulators, said that the regulators will “adopt more powerful regulatory measures this year with a series of actions” to "standardise online deals, maintain fair competition and protect consumer rights". Watch: The move comes as authorities reportedly took down nearly 234,000 examples of improper online sales information between October and December last year. Chinese authorities recently cracked down on Alibaba even as its legendry founder Jack Ma had disappeared from public view for a few months until mid-January. According to state broadcaster CCTV, President Xi Jinping chaired a meeting of the Communist party’s top financial and coordination committee, ordering regulators to step up oversight of internet companies. The financial regulators had earlier disallowed the $35 billion Hong Kong-Shanghai IPO of Alibaba's online payment subsidiary Ant Group. The Chinese officials had launched an investigation into Alibaba's business practices which it deemed as anti-competitive. The Chinese market regulator reportedly denied they were planning to fine the company almost $1 billion for anti-competitive behaviour. The country's regulators fined 12 tech firms including Tencent, Baidu and ByteDance for allegedly flouting monopoly rules. Tencent was fined $77,000 for its 2018 investment in online education app Yuanfudao without reportedly seeking prior government approval. Chinese premier Li Keqiang had said that the government would "strengthen anti-monopoly laws" and "prevent the disorderly expansion of capital". The country had earlier announced plans to boost supervision of its lucrative fintech sector. Keqiang had asserted that there was a need to "manage financial risks and ensure that no systemic risks arise".

China planning to draft regulation for e-commerce platforms: Report