China launches hotline to report ‘illegal’ comments about Communist party

Public encouraged to report internet users who cast doubt on party's version of history ahead of its 100th anniversary

China's cyber regulator has launched a hotline to report online criticism of the ruling Communist party and its history, vowing to crack down on historical nihilists" ahead of the party's 100th anniversary in July.

The tip line allows people to report fellow internet users who distort" the party's history, attack its leadership and policies, defame national heroes and deny the excellence of advanced socialist culture" online, said a notice posted by an arm of the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) on Friday.