China: Cyberspace Administration of China guidance for local authorities on implementing licence and display initiative for internet news and information services
Progress
Current status
adopted
01 Aug 2025 adopted
Scope
Implementers
China
Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Content moderation authority governance
Regulated Economic Activity
online advertising provider
platform intermediary: user-generated content
software provider: other software
messaging service provider
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
data protection authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Cyberspace Administration of China released guidance for local authorities on implementing “licence and display” initiative for internet news and information services
On 1 August 2025, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) announced the continued promotion of the “licence and display” initiative for internet news and information services, aimed at further standardising online dissemination and enhancing th…
SourceEvent type
outline
Action type
adoption
Government branch
executive
Government body
data protection authority