China tightens controls on paid-for internet search advertisements

Officials say internet restrictions, including the blocking of popular foreign sites like Google and Facebook, are needed to ensure security in the face of rising threats, such as terrorism. (Reuters) China’s internet regulator said on Saturday that search engines should tighten management of paid-for ads in search results, making clear which results are paid-for and limiting their numbers.
The Chinese government already exercises widespread controls over the internet and has sought to co