Netizens urged to show real support for virtual cop site

Following the success of its recently launched microblog, the city's Public Security Bureau wants online fans and critics to turn up for a real-world meeting later this month to talk about its Internet presence.

The bureau officially launched its microblog on Aug 1, along with other media services that include three blogs and a podcast. They are housed on the main Internet portals sina.com, sohu.com and 163.com as well as the video-sharing website ku6.com.

The new services were a major part of the bureau's recent attempts to improve its public relations.