China closes over 22,000 pornographic websites

Press Trust of India  |  Beijing 

More than 22,000 pornographic sites have been shut down in this year, authorities said today.

The campaign has focused on major cases, the office said, adding that more than 50 cases are currently being processed across the country.

Despite the progress in restraining the spread of pornography, it is still easy to find, harming the physical and mental health of juveniles, an said.

must be dealt with as soon as it is spotted, the said, state-run agency reported.

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First Published: Thu, May 24 2018. 19:00 IST