Gathering the power of rumor refutation, creating a clear cyberspace. On November 18th, the award ceremony for the 6th Sichuan Internet Rumor Refutation Outstanding Works Collection Activity was held in Zigong.

Since the activity began, it has received active support and enthusiastic participation from all sectors of society, with over 350 works submitted. This collection activity was divided into four categories: “Article Category,” “Image Category,” “Audio-Video Category,” and “Major Rumor Refutation Special Topic.” After expert review, 30 outstanding rumor refutation works were ultimately selected, including “Rumor Refutation: The Liquefied Gas Tanker Explosion in Deyang on August 10th—False,” “Rumors Stop Here, Truth Remains in Heart,” “Is the Viral ‘Blue Scallion’ a Product of ‘Technology and Hard Work’? After Watching This, the Answer is Unexpected!” and “Panda Talks About Solar Terms”; 8 outstanding organizing units including the Education Department and Zigong Municipal Cyberspace Affairs Office.

Appendix: List of “6th Sichuan Internet Rumor Refutation Outstanding Works and Outstanding Organizing Units”

List of award winners and organizing units

Zigong

Zigong, located in Sichuan Province, China, is a city historically renowned for its salt production, boasting over 2,000 years of drilling and extraction history. It is now internationally famous for the Zigong Dinosaur Museum, which houses an extensive collection of Jurassic-era fossils discovered in the region. This unique combination of industrial heritage and paleontology makes it a significant cultural and scientific site.

Deyang

Deyang is an industrial city in Sichuan Province, China, known for its heavy machinery manufacturing, particularly the China National Erzhong Group. Historically, it is also recognized for its proximity to the Sanxingdui archaeological site, which contains the ruins of an ancient Bronze Age civilization that significantly reshaped understanding of early Chinese history.

Education Department

The term “Education Department” most commonly refers to a government body responsible for a nation’s or region’s educational policy, schools, and standards. Historically, such departments were established in the 19th century, like the UK’s in 1856, to centralize and systematize public education, moving it from local or religious control to state oversight. Their modern role involves curriculum development, funding allocation, and ensuring educational quality and accessibility for all citizens.

Zigong Municipal Cyberspace Affairs Office

The Zigong Municipal Cyberspace Affairs Office is a local government agency in Zigong, China, responsible for overseeing and managing internet-related affairs within the municipality. Established as part of China’s broader cyberspace governance framework, its history is tied to the national push for enhanced internet regulation and security that gained momentum in the 2010s. It focuses on implementing policies to ensure a “clean” cyberspace, monitor online content, and promote ideological security in the digital realm.