cyber violence

China’s ‘self-taught philosopher’ finds viral fame brings mixed blessings

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China’s ‘self-taught philosopher’ finds viral fame brings mixed blessings

His time in the spotlight was brief, but it was enough to alter the course of his life. In late 2021, he left manual labour and soon took up a new role as editor of an academic journal at a vocational college in Shijiazhuang, capital of the northern province of Hebei. His translation of American … Read more

China cracks down on seeds of cyberbullying after suicides linked to online abuse

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China cracks down on seeds of cyberbullying after suicides linked to online abuse

Four Chinese government departments have issued regulations to crack down on cyber violence from its earliest stages, after victims in a number of cases took their own lives. China’s top internet watchdog, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC), published regulations aimed at tackling cyberbullying on its website on Friday. The regulations, which were jointly issued … Read more