Beijing, February 12:

Seeking to ferret out online games considered overly violent or unhealthy, China has targeted illegal websites, computer markets and Internet cafes as part of a campaign to rein in juvenile crime.

The crackdown, christened “Operation For Tomorrow,” is also aimed at websites offering unregistered playing platforms or services for gamers that can be downloaded, the official Xinhua said today.

The plan will “use the law to attack, investigate and prosecute to cleanse the environment in which young people are raised and prevent and reduce juvenile crime and illegal activity,” the report said.

China strictly monitors the Internet for anti-government speech.