Restriction on internet cafe' chains

The Ministry of Culture has announced that only 10 companies would be allowed to operate nationwide
internet cafe' chains, South China Morning Post said. The companies awarded licences
include the China Youth Network, affiliated to the Communist Youth League, and Beijing
Zhonglu Space Culture Development, which is operated by the Ministry of Culture. Others
include telecom firms and internet service providers.
A ministry spokesman commented
that the government intended to push all independent operators out of the market over the
next three years.