China: Internet Information Office investigation into alleged distribution of harmful content on short video platforms
Progress
Current status
in force
17 Jul 2025 in force
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
Internet Information Office concluded investigation into alleged distribution of harmful content on short video platforms
On 17 July 2025, the China Internet Information Office concluded an investigation into the distribution of harmful content on short video platforms. The investigation examined malicious marketing and harmful content on short video platforms, includi…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
other regulatory body