Errant portals will face warning

China has tightened regulations for Internet service providers by releasing a rule that allows representatives of Internet portals to be summoned for talks if their websites violate regulations.

The rule specifies nine problem areas, including seeking inappropriate profit by abusing the power of releasing or deleting news.

The Cyberspace Administration of China said that it and local cyber administrations would arrange meetings with representatives of the portals should problems be detected, and they have the power to issue warnings.