China restricts local media from sourcing info from Internet

China aims to crack down on online rumors. China has released new rules limiting the nation's media outlets from sourcing unverified information from the Internet, in its continuing bid to crack down on online rumors. China's General Administration of Press and Publication (GAPP) posted the new regulations on Friday, stating that the measures would prevent fabricated information from reaching traditional media outlets. "False reporting is on the rise, partly damaging the image of the government," the posting stated, adding that the fabricated news has also hurt the credibility of media organizations.