THE country’s Internet regulators have launched a special campaign to clean up instant messaging tools that are involved in spreading illegal information, fraud and other malpractices.

Authorities have closed the first batch of nine instant messaging tools, including Inbilin, Liaoliao and Metalk, for spreading pornographic content or providing services for prostitution and the sale of pornographic audio and video products, according to the Cyberspace Administration of China. (Xinhua)