As many as 72% of the 1,718 people polled support internet content ratings, while 11% oppose the idea. Only 0.9% of people think the internet has no adverse impact on children.
China has the world’s largest online population, with 338 million people as of last June, and 33% are under 20 years old, according to the official China Internet Network Information Center.
China Daily reports that as many as 44% of people surveyed are concerned internet ratings will restrict freedom of speech, with 59% hoping that authorities can ensure children be kept far from undesirable online content.