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- No new Internet bars allowed to open in 2007
Date: 6-Mar-2007 Sources: (Xinhua Online)
China will not approve the opening of new Internet bars in 2007, according to a directive issued by 14 government departments including Ministry of Culture, State Administration for Industry and Commerce and Ministry of Information Industry.
'In 2007, local governments must not sanction the opening of new Internet bars. The construction of bars that have received planning approval prior to the issuance of this notice must be completed by June 30, 2007,' the notice said.
There are currently about 113,000 Internet bars in China, according to the Ministry of Information Industry.
The notice also reiterated that Internet bars are not to admit anyone under the age of 18. Internet bars that are found to have twice allowed minors on their premises will be forced to close for 15 days and fined. After a third offence their business license can be revoked.
School-owned Internet bars must be directly managed by the school, operated not for profit and cannot be leased to individuals, the notice said.
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