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Beijing

Authorities hit illicit media

China has dealt with 84 cases involving fake journalists and media outlets since a campaign against pornographic and illegal publications was launched in June, the National Office Against Pornographic and Illegal Publications said on Monday. It mentioned a fraudulent reporter surnamed Ma in Hebei province who was given six years imprisonment and fined 100,000 yuan ($15,000) for racketeering. In addition, copies of illegal newspapers and magazines were seized.