Law must act as a dam to stem tide of child pornography

ACCORDING TO OFFICIAL news, some netizens have submitted clues about websites such as Shotazone spreading pornographic pictures and videos of underage persons. An investigation is now underway. Gmw.cn comments:

Child pornography victimizes the children involved by inflicting both physical and psychological wounds on them. Besides, when child pornography is spread online, illegal gangs usually follow suit, which in turn does greater damage to more children.

That's why it is forbidden by law in almost every modern society. According to China's Criminal Law, those who produce child pornography face criminal charges of rape or obscenity, while those who spread them online face penalties, too.