Sina.com, one of China’s most influential internet platforms, has been handed down a ban on online publications in the continuing government crack down on online pornography.

Several articles and videos broadcast through the site were found by the National Office Against Pornographic and Illegal Publications, to contain ‘lewd’ content, following tip-offs from the general public. As a result, the company’s license Internet Publication and Audio and Video Dissemination Licenses will be revoked by the State Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film and Television.

On top of this, the company will receive fines, although the exact sum is yet to be determined.

One of the biggest offenders was erotic fiction that had been published in their book and video section and had received over a million clicks which apparently can lead to ‘imperiling social morals and seriously harming minors’ physical and mental health’.

The company has since issued a statement promising to supervise much more stringently from now on.

So far 110 websites and 3,300 social media accounts have been shut down as part of the government’s campaign to ‘clean up’ the Internet.

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