China's industry minister Li Yizhong said Thursday that China won't force the mass installation of the Green Dam Internet filtering software on personal computers and other consumer products.
China will continue to install the software, called Green Dam-Youth Escort, on computers at schools, in Internet cafes, and other public places, Mr. Li added.
Mr. Li's comments are China's most clear climb-down to date on the issue, after its plan to require the software to be shipped with all computers sold in China were delayed indefinitely in June.
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