China's state-run media say the country will step up its efforts to promote a 'civilized' Internet by strengthening and encouraging monitoring of likes on news websites and online platforms.
Reuters quoted China's state-run Xinhua News Agency as saying that after years of rapid growth and change, Chinese regulators have tightened security in many areas, from technology to education and entertainment. Trying to strengthen control over society with surveillance.
Cyberspace should be used to promote education about the ruling Communist Party and its achievements, according to the news agency.
According to the report, a clear stance should be taken against 'negative thinking about history' and good moral values should be promoted, such as publicity of cases involving model workers.
Chinese state media said that "the principles of conduct in cyberspace should also strengthen ethics and laws, which are in line with socialist basic values."
The report said efforts should be made to help young people use the internet 'correctly' and 'safely'.
It added that in order to improve the self-discipline and management of Internet platforms, content platforms such as live streaming would be strengthened and the public would be encouraged to participate in surveillance.
According to the Xinhua report, the formulation, revision and implementation of laws such as cybercrime and protection of minors will also be expedited.
