China closes over 7,000 illegal websites

22.02.2012

Beijing

Authorities in China have shut down a total of 7,846 websites involved in illegal commercial activity, the government said.

The ministry of public security took the step as part of a nationwide campaign against online black markets, Xinhua reported.

Illegal activity singled out in the campaign included sale of weapons, ammunition, explosives, toxic chemicals, personal information and devices used to tap mobile phones.