China: Content Moderation Regulation in Regulations on the Administration of Internet Culture
Progress
Current status
in force
12 Dec 2017 in force
Scope
Implementers
China
Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Content moderation regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content
platform intermediary: e-commerce
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Implemented revised Interim Regulations on the Administration of Internet Culture including content moderation regulation
On 12 December 2017, the revised Interim Regulations on the Administration of Internet Culture were adopted and implemented by the Ministry of Culture. Under the Regulations, entities carrying out commercial Internet cultural activities in China are…
SourceEvent type
order
Action type
implementation
Government branch
executive
Government body
central government