China: Cyberspace Administration of China released guidance for local authorities on implementing “licence and display” initiative for internet news and information services

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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…

Scope

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
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
data protection authority

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2025-08-01
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On 1 August 2025, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) announced the continued promotion of…