China: Cyberspace Administration opened consultation on measures for identifying internet platform service providers with large number of minor users and significant impact on minors

On 16 September 2025, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) opened the consultation on the measures for identifying internet platform service providers with a large number of minor users and a significant impact on minors, until 15 October 2025. The measures apply to online platforms, smart device makers, and providers of new internet products or applications, specifically those with over 10 million registered minor users or over 1 million monthly active minor users. Platforms must assess their impact on minors and submit reports within 20 working days. Identification of internet platform considers identification considers user scale, usage patterns, spending, content for minors, past incidents, and sector influence.