China Wants Telecom Companies to Inform on Clients

China wants to be able to force ISPs to help the government identify people that "discuss state secrets." Why? It’s not like the Chinese government ever had problems getting this info in the past.

China is poised to strengthen a law to require telecommunications and Internet companies to inform on customers who discuss state secrets, potentially forcing businesses to collaborate with the country's vast security apparatus that stifles political dissent.

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