The General Administration of Industry and Commerce (GAIC) has ordered its local branches to forbid overseas gambling companies from opening offices in China.

Meanwhile, the GAIC has urged local departments in charge of the industry and commerce to work with police and cultural departments to monitor the online activities. Online gambling willbe punished in accordance with law, according to the according to the GAIC.

It also ordered officials with industry and commerce departments of all levels not to gamble. Private entrepreneurs' associations at different levels should also play a role in educating private business people, it said.

Source: Xinhua