China: Provisions on the Administration of Internet Thread Commenting Services
Progress
Current status
in force
01 Oct 2017 in force
25 Aug 2017 adopted
Scope
Implementers
China
Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Content moderation regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Implemented Provisions on the Administration of Internet Thread Commenting Services
On 1 October 2017, the Provisions on the Administration of Internet Thread Commenting Services, regulating the content moderation obligations of websites providing public comments functions are implemented. The Regulations apply to all websites whic…
SourceEvent type
order
Action type
implementation
Government branch
executive
Government body
other regulatory body
Adopted Provisions on the Administration of Internet Thread Commenting Services
On 25 August 2017, the Cyberspace Administration of China adopted the Provisions on the Administration of Internet Thread Commenting Services, regulating the content moderation obligations of websites providing public comments functions. The Provisi…
SourceEvent type
order
Action type
adoption
Government branch
executive
Government body
other regulatory body