Chinese government involved in attacks on the spread of rumors on the Internet . They are targeting sources of false information that is defamatory or of national interest . Bloggers , users with huge numbers of followers , influence under the official spotlight . Some believe the crackdown is a politically - motivated campaign against free speech .
Chinese government involved in crackdown on the spread of rumors on the Internet . They are targeting sharing of false information that is defamatory or harms national interest . Bloggers , users with huge numbers of followers , influence under the official spotlight . Critics believe the crackdown is a politically-motivated campaign against free speech .