373 internet accounts punished for rumormongering

BEIJING - China's internet watchdog has tackled 373 accounts for rumormongering recently, according to the Office of the Central Cyberspace Affairs Commission on Saturday.

Under the guidance of the regulator, websites and online platforms have launched a rectification campaign on internet accounts to crack down on violations, including fabricating and distorting public policies and releasing misleading information.

The office also publicized some typical cases involving rumors about China's stock market and social security cards.

The office pledged continuous efforts to combat online rumormongering and strictly punish related accounts. It also encouraged members of the public to report clues to help create a clean cyberspace.