In China, looking for an
internet café? There will be fewer around. China has closed more than 8,600
cybercafes over the last couple of months because of fears that the Net could
corrupt the minds of youngsters. This latest crackdown on unlicensed
Internet cafes began in February after authorities warned that cybercafes can
affect the “mental health of teenagers” while spreading “unhealthy online information”. As part of China’s bid to protect
youngsters, authorities also ruled that Internet cafes are not to operate in
residential areas or within 200 metres of primary and high schools.