China issues new notice to guide online dissemination of celebrity news

China's internet watchdog is stepping up control of the spread of celebrity information on the Internet to fight against a tendency of over-entertainment and to create a positive and healthy online environment. (Photo: CFP) In a four-part notice issued Tuesday, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) listed 15 requirements to effectively manage online celebrity information. According to the document, local Internet regulators should formulate a negative list that bars anyone from spreading online celebrity information that contains illegal content or promotes bad values like hedonism, flaunting wealth and wooing internet traffic. Examples include selling personal information about celebrities. Celebrity appearances…