China: State Internet Information Office adopted regulations on management of internet information content distribution services including content moderation regulation

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State Internet Information Office adopted regulations on management of internet information content distribution services including content moderation regulation

On 29 May 2026, the State Internet Information Office, together with the Ministry of Public Security, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the State Administration for Market Regulation, and the State Administration of Radio and Television, adopted …

Scope

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

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2025-01-10
in consultation

On 10 January 2025, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) opened a consultation on draft reg…

2025-02-09
processing consultation

On 9 February 2025, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) closes the consultation on draft r…

2026-05-29
adopted

On 29 May 2026, the State Internet Information Office, together with the Ministry of Public Securit…

2026-09-01
in force

On 1 September 2026, the regulations on the management of internet information content distribution…