China: Regulations on management of internet information content distribution services including content moderation regulation enters into force

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Regulations on management of internet information content distribution services including content moderation regulation enters into force

On 1 September 2026, the regulations on the management of internet information content distribution services enters into force. The regulations include obligations for platform information service providers, companies that provide internet informati…

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…