China Says Its Information Releases About Floods Have Been Open, Transparent

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The Chinese authorities did not specify what type of sanctions each of the persons involved received, or whether they were fines, days of detention or other disciplinary measures.

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Penalties include fines or detention for up to 10 days.

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AFP The Chinese authorities have punished 10 people accused of spreading false information on the Internet about the devastating flood at the border with Nepal, said the police on Monday. These 10 netizens have suggested that the number of dead and missing is much higher than the official reports, according to a statement from the cybersecurity office of the Ministry of Public Security. Read also New flood to be feared in Nepal and Tibet? The po…