China: Cyberspace Administration of China reported removal of 2'210 platform accounts for alleged online rumors related to public policies and emergencies

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Cyberspace Administration of China reported removal of 2'210 platform accounts for alleged online rumors related to public policies and emergencies

On 12 May 2025, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) reported on recent cases involving the creation and dissemination of false information related to public policy, emergencies, and social matters. According to the announcement, certain onl…

Scope

Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Content moderation regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body

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2025-05-12
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On 12 May 2025, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) reported on recent cases involving the…