China: Announced special action to regulate content of short videos

On 12 December 2023, the Cyberspace Administration of China announced a one-month special action to regulate the content of short videos aiming to address incorrect information in short videos and enhance content review systems on short video platforms. The notice notes the intention to rectify three main issues, spreading false information, inappropriate behaviour in short videos, and spreading misconceptions. Specific examples and categories of problematic content are outlined, ranging from false videos to inappropriate behaviour and spreading incorrect value orientations. The notice also calls for short video platform management improvements, strengthening platform review and control.