IF YOU ever tire of restrictions placed upon internet use at work, spare a thought for web surfers in China.

The authorities there are stamping down on access to forbidden sites by installing video cameras and hi-tech software in internet cafes.

Web users face prison for visiting sites which are deemed off-limits and internet venues face tough action for violating the rules.

The crackdown aims to keep people away from pornographic or superstitious sites and those which criticise the government or the Communist party.

People here often complain about censorship but this is nothing compared to many other countries.