Representative Christopher H. Smith, Chair
Senator Jeff Merkley, Cochair
Chinese Authorities Offer Rewards for Tips on Illegal Websites
October 12, 2004
Xinhua reports that China's Ministry of Public Security has begun offering rewards of up to US$240 to informers who provide police information regarding pornographic Web sites. According to Xinhua, as of October 8 police in China have shut down 1,125 pornographic Web sites.