Political advisors urge better regulation of children's Internet access

BEIJING, May 11 (Xinhua) -- Chinese national political advisors convened a bi-weekly seminar on Friday to advise on the drafting of a regulation on protecting children in cyberspace.

The political advisory body serves as a platform in which political advisors contribute their expertise to decision-making, and the Party and government forge consensus about their policies, said Wang Yang, chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), who presided over the meeting and made a speech.

At the meeting, relevant authorities and political advisors conducted in-depth and constructive exchanges about the topic, Wang said.

A total of 17 political advisors and representatives from academia and business circles put forwards their suggestions, according to a press release issued after the meeting.

Political advisors agreed that a regulation is necessary and should strike a balance between government and business, family and society, as well as the immediate effects and long-term institutional setup, the statement said.

Some political advisors suggested that more attention should be paid to institutional design, such as a system to identify harmful and negative information for minors, limiting children's time on the Internet, and raising awareness among minors.

They noted that families, enterprises, schools and society should all participate in protecting children in cyberspace, while the government should play a leading role. Enditem