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China: Classification measures for online information that may affect the physical and mental health of minors enter into force

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Classification measures for online information that may affect the physical and mental health of minors enter into force

On 1 March 2026, the classification measures for online information that may affect the physical and mental health of minors enter into force. The measures establish a regulatory framework to identify, classify, and manage lawful online information …

Scope

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

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2025-06-20
in consultation

On 20 June 2025, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC), in collaboration with several State …

2025-07-19
processing consultation

On 19 July 2025, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) closes its public consultation on the…

2025-12-26
adopted

On 26 December 2025, the Cyberspace Administration of China and seven other ministries adopted the …

2026-01-23
in grace period

On 23 January 2026, the Cyberspace Administration of China and seven other ministries issued the cl…

2026-03-01
in force

On 1 March 2026, the classification measures for online information that may affect the physical an…