China: Cyberspace Administration adopted regulations on management of multi-channel network organisations producing online content including user identification requirement

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Cyberspace Administration adopted regulations on management of multi-channel network organisations producing online content including user identification requirement

On 29 May 2026, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC), the Ministry of Public Security, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) and the National Radio and Television Administration (NRTA) ado…

Scope

Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
User identification requirement
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 the draft…

2025-02-09
processing consultation

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

2026-05-29
adopted

On 29 May 2026, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC), the Ministry of Public Security, the …

2026-09-01
in force

On 1 September 2026, the Provisions on the Administration of Internet Information Content Multi-Cha…