China: Content moderation regulation in Law on Prevention and Control of Cybercrime
Progress
Current status
in consultation
02 Mar 2026 processing consultation
31 Jan 2026 in consultation
Scope
Implementers
China
Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Content moderation regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
infrastructure provider: internet and telecom services
online advertising provider
ML and AI development
other service provider
DLT development
search service provider
software provider: other software
infrastructure provider: cloud computing, storage and databases
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Cyberspace Administration closes consultation on Law on Prevention and Control of Cybercrime including content moderation regulation
On 2 March 2026, the Cyberspace Administration closes the consultation on the Law on Prevention and Control of Cybercrime, including content moderation regulation. The legislation prohibits the publication of false information and mandates that serv…
SourceEvent type
law
Action type
consultation closed
Government branch
executive
Government body
other regulatory body
Cyberspace Administration opened consultation on Law on Prevention and Control of Cybercrime including content moderation regulation
On 31 January 2026, the Ministry of Public Security opened a consultation on the Law on Prevention and Control of Cybercrime until 2 March 2026. The legislation prohibits the publication of false information and mandates that service providers acros…
SourceEvent type
law
Action type
consultation opened
Government branch
executive
Government body
other regulatory body