Can you imagine if this actually happens? The UN is actually considering allowing this.
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THE GLORIOUS PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC of China wants to meter all Internet traffic that passes through its borders, in the hope of getting a bit of cash on the side.
The cunning plan is that it would make it possible for a country to monitor what traffic is going through its borders and charge for it.
Fortunately the plan would require international agreements. Unfortunately it is actually being considered by the United Nations.
http://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/news/1566760/china-meter-web-traffic