China: Published Opinions on Strengthening the Protection of Minors in the Online Cultural Market

On 29 November 2021, China's Ministry of Culture and Tourism has issued the Opinions on Strengthening the Protection of Minors in the Online Cultural Market. The Opinions cover the Ministry's proposed principal issues in the protection of minors in cyberspace, focusing on cultural markets including online music, videos, and animation. A number of suggestions are made, including strengthening user identification, improving the protection of personal information of minors, regulating and blocking harmful content, and standardising industry supervision.