China: Cyberspace Administration of China issued the results of an investigation into illegal and irregular military-related self-media accounts

On 15 October 2025, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) issued the results of an investigation into illegal and irregular self-media accounts involved in the dissemination of military-related information. The investigation was carried out jointly by military and local authorities in accordance with the Regulations on the Management of the Dissemination of Military Information on the Internet. The CAC identified multiple categories of violations, including the unauthorised use of military identities to produce and monetise content, the illegal sale of classified and sensitive military materials, the misinterpretation of official policies concerning military academy admissions, demobilisation, salary guarantees, and recruitment, as well as the publication of AI-generated or defamatory materials that damage the image of the armed forces. A number of self-media accounts, including those impersonating retired personnel or exploiting military imagery, were penalised under the relevant administrative procedures.