Representative Christopher H. Smith, Chair
Senator Jeff Merkley, Cochair
Xinhua Reports Chinese Authorities Sanctioned or Closed Over 70,000 Internet Cafes in 2004
March 3, 2005
According to a report on Xinhua's Web site, Ministry of Culture officials claim that Chinese authorities sanctioned 21,000 Internet cafes, revoked the licenses of 2,131 others, and shut down 47,000 others between February and December 2004.