App Requirements: Overview

Before launching your app in the Chinese market, it’s essential to understand the specific requirements imposed by local app stores and regulators. These go beyond standard international practices and often include technical formatting, privacy compliance, and legal documentation.

This section provides a structured overview of everything your app must fulfill to be accepted by major Chinese Android app stores — from content presentation and compatibility, to how you collect user data, and the legal filings required for app approval.

What This Section Covers

• App Content & Functionality Requirements
  Learn the formatting, structural, and compatibility standards that must be met before submission - including rules around app names, icons, screenshots, APK packages, and Android version support.

• User Privacy & Data Handling Requirements
  Understand how China’s data protection regulations (especially the Personal Information Protection Law, or PIPL) affect what data you can collect, how you must ask for consent, and what must be disclosed in your privacy policy.

• Licensing and Legal Qualifications
  Identify the legal prerequisites for publishing your app, such as ICP filings, software copyright registration, trademark protection, and other required certifications.

  Please note: not all licensing or qualifications are mandatory for every app. Requirements vary depending on your app’s category, functionality, data handling, and whether you operate a website or backend services in China.

Why It Matters

Failing to meet even one of these requirements can result in your app being rejected by stores, removed from listings, or penalized under Chinese law. Taking the time to understand and prepare for these standards will ensure a faster, smoother review process - and help build long-term trust with Chinese users and regulators.

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