China detains 7 netizens for defamation

BEIJING: In three days, seven Chinese netizens have been detained by police for defaming martyrs who sacrificed their lives to defend China’s territory in the Galwan Valley conflict with India in June 2020, which underlines the country’s commitment to prevent internet from becoming a lawless place.

The netizens came from Beijing, Chongqing, South China’s Guangdong, North China’s Hebei, Southwest China’s Guizhou, Sichuan and East China’s Jiangsu provinces, with ages ranging from 19 to 40.