Law sought to close Web in emergency

Proposal would empower regions to take action locally if security threat emerges

The country's cyberspace network will be shut down temporarily in some regions if a breach of security occurs, according to a draft law on Internet security issued by China's top legislature.

In a move to ensure State security and public order, governments in the country's provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities could take measures to restrict Internet use with State Council permission in the event of a serious security breach in their area.