Saturday, April 7, 2012

China Shuts Down 'Political' Websites

The Communist Party views the People's Liberation Army as key to its power

China Warns Military To Ignore Internet Rumours -- BBC

China's official military newspaper has warned soldiers to ignore internet rumours and maintain absolute loyalty to the party.

This follows the arrest of six people and closure of 16 websites last week, after rumours of a coup spread online.

A leftwing website that expressed support for dismissed political leader Bo Xilai has also been shut.

The moves are believe to be linked to China's leadership change later this year.

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More News On China Shutting Down 'Maoist' Websites

China shuts Maoist websites amid political scandal -- AJC/AP
China shuts political websites in crackdown -- AFP
China shuts down Maoist website Utopia -- The Guardian
China closes pro-Maoist website -- The Australian

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