Web Surfing Chinese Style

     In a move to help protect what Chinese officials call rumors and vulgarity, the Chinese government is discussing a law that would mean people have to present their government-issued identity cards when signing up for computer network providers and mobile internet access.  The Chinese government says such a system is needed to prevent people from making malicious and anonymous accusations online and that many other countries already have such rules.  See full story, www.nytimes.com.