New rules published by China's internet censor state that users will have to register their real names if they wish to post comments online. The onus will be on the internet companies and providers to ensure users are properly identifiable; pseudonyms can still be used, but must be linked to real identities. China has been cracking down hard on online dissent since last year, when it banned a number of popular social networking sites, including Twitter, Facebook and YouTube.
New rules published by China's internet censor state that users will have to register their real names if they wish to post comments online. The onus will be on the internet companies and providers to ensure users are properly identifiable; pseudonyms can still be used, but must be linked to real identities. With VPNs even dropping in numbers due to the strict Chinese regime, it seems China is committed to removing privacy from its internet.