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Democratic and Republican government officials warned this morning that a United Nations summit in December will lead to a virtual takeover of the Internet if proposals from China, Russia, Iran, and Saudi Arabia are adopted.

The State Internet Information Office will regulate every corner of the nation’s vast Internet community, a move that appeared to complement a continuing crackdown on political dissidents.

Google says it has stopped censoring its search results in China, risking confrontation with the country's authorities.

The Chinese government denied involvement in Internet attacks and defended its online censorship Monday after the United States urged Beijing to investigate complaints of cyber intrusions in a dispute that has added tension to bilateral relations.