Counter Online Rumors Initiative
In order to further purify the network environment, maintain good network order, and effectively improve the sense of security and satisfaction of the majority of netizens, the Ministry of Public Security will deploy a special action year to crack down on and rectify online rumors in 2024
1. Lead by example and abide by the law. Strictly abide by relevant laws and regulations, do not create or disseminate online rumors in any form or purpose, do not arbitrarily disseminate speech and information that has no source or factual basis on online platforms, and consciously resist online rumors by setting an example.
2. Increase vigilance and strengthen identification. Increase the degree of identification of false rumors, using perspectives such as the authority of the published information, the objectivity of the content and opinions, and the health of the communication platform, to discern online rumors, and increase vigilance against believing rumors.
3. Coordinate the crackdown and actively report. While paying attention to social hotspots and participating in community discussions, if suspected rumors are discovered, actively report them to the platform or relevant departments, and coordinate and jointly crack down on them, so as to curb the spread of online rumors in an all-round way.
Tips from the 10th Division Public Security: The Internet is not a place outside the law. China's relevant laws and regulations have made specific provisions on cracking down on online rumors and other illegal and criminal acts, and violators must bear corresponding civil, administrative, and criminal liabilities. The public security organs will severely crack down on acts of fabricating, disseminating, and spreading rumors in accordance with the law. Please know the law and abide by the law, do not spread rumors, do not believe rumors, use the Internet in a civilized manner, and speak rationally.
Purifying the online environment and cracking down on online rumors requires the joint efforts of everyone. It is hoped that the majority of netizens will actively resist online rumors, build consensus on online words and deeds, and work together to build a clear online home.
Beitun City Public Security Bureau of the 10th Division.
March 7, 2024.