Social media penalized for rumors

Zero tolerance will be shown by the central government to online rumors, especially those stemming from breaking news, China's Internet watchdog said on Tuesday after last week's fatal blasts in Tianjin.

Some social media suspected of making or spreading rumors about the explosions have been punished, according to a statement by the Cyberspace Administration of China.

The blasts on Aug 12 in the port city killed at least 114 people, wounded hundreds and destroyed key infrastructure.