China: Cyberspace Administration of China investigation into Beijing Kuaishou Technology over alleged cybersecurity and illegal content violations

Progress

Current status
in force
06 Feb 2026 in force

Scope

Implementers
China
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Cybersecurity regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body
Implementation Level
subnational

Timeline of events

06 Feb 2026
in force

Cyberspace Administration of China issued CNY 119.1 million fine against Kuaishou Technology for failure to fulfil cybersecurity obligations and prevent transmission of illegal content

On 6 February 2026, the Beijing Cyberspace Administration, under the guidance of the national Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC), issued a fine of CNY 119.1 million against video-sharing platform Beijing Kuaishou Technology Co., Ltd. (Kuaishou…

Source
Event type investigation
Action type ruling
Government branch executive
Government body other regulatory body