China wants hotels to filter Internet

The Chinese government is demanding that US-owned hotels there filter Internet service during the upcoming Olympic Games in Beijing, US Senator Sam Brownback has alleged.

"This is an insult to the spirit of the games and an affront to American businesses," he said. "I call on China to immediately rescind this demand."

"We would hope that people in China would be able to have access to all forms of information that are out there, including those that are available online, and that would apply to those who are full-time residents of China as well as those who might be visiting for the Olympics."