Developer Center revisions

Welcome to the Developer Center Revisions log — a complete record of major updates, new page launches, and structural changes to our developer documentation. This timeline reflects our ongoing commitment to providing accurate, up-to-date resources for developers preparing to launch apps in the Chinese market.

This change log listed below are for informational purposes only to help you better understand trends and directions in compliance. They do not represent the current full list of compliance requirements or review criteria.

2025

March 2025

• Revised OAID integration page with updated library usage and SDK compatibility guidance.
• Revised Industry-specific Qualifications to reflect new app store requirements for fintech and health-related apps.

January 2025

• Revised Industry-specific Qualifications to include compliance requirements for AI-generated content and new licensing categories.

2024

October 2024

• Revised Industry-specific Qualifications to reflect evolving documentation expectations from major Chinese app stores.

September 2024

• Revised App Content & Functionality Requirements with updates to UI and functional compatibility expectations.

February 2024

• Revised App Content & Functionality Requirements for Android 14 compatibility and shortcut usage.
• Revised User Privacy & Data Handling Guidelines with updated permission use declarations.
• Revised Industry-specific Qualifications to reflect additional licensing categories.

January 2024

• Added OAID integration page to help developers understand and implement OAID without MSA SDK.

2023

October 2023

• Revised User Privacy & Data Handling Guidelines with updated compliance flow for SDKs and sensitive data.

August 2023

• Added ICP Filing for Apps with full application steps and compliance details.

July 2023

• Revised User Privacy & Data Handling Guidelines with expanded FAQ coverage for common issues.

April 2023

• Revised App Content & Functionality Requirements with refreshed naming and screenshot rules.

January 2023

• Revised User Privacy & Data Handling Guidelines with clearer distinctions on sensitive data processing.

2022

October 2022

• Revised Privacy Policy templates to align with GB/T 35273-2020 and PIPL requirements.

July 2022

• Revised User Privacy & Data Handling Guidelines with new security provisions and data storage best practices.

January 2022

• Revised User Privacy & Data Handling Guidelines with improved cross-border transfer declarations.

2021

July 2021

• Revised User Privacy & Data Handling Guidelines with more granular permission usage samples.

February 2021

• Added Privacy Policy templates with section-by-section Chinese structure reference.

January 2021

• Added User Privacy & Data Handling Guidelines to centralize compliance advice for PIPL and CAC regulations.
• Added Privacy Consent UI Example page to demonstrate required opt-in interfaces.
• Multiple updates to User Privacy & Data Handling Guidelines for alignment with new CAC and MIIT enforcement notices.

2020

December 2020

• Revised App Content & Functionality Requirements to include updated compatibility for Android 11.

May 2020

• Revised ICP Filing for Websites with updated hosting requirements.

February 2020

• Revised App Content & Functionality Requirements to clarify metadata and navigation structure rules.

January 2020

• Revised Security Assessments to reflect updated CAC procedural documents.

2019

July 2019

• Revised App Content & Functionality Requirements with updates for launcher and shortcut behavior.

January 2019

• Revised App Content & Functionality Requirements with new naming and metadata length constraints.

2018

December 2018

• Added Security Assessments page outlining CAC review requirements for social and content-sharing apps.
• Revised App Content & Functionality Requirements with new app icon and banner guidelines.

May 2018

• Revised App Content & Functionality Requirements with updated compatibility matrix and submission expectations.

2017

April 2017

• Added App Content & Functionality Requirements with base-level submission and layout specs.

March 2017

• Added ICP Filing for Websites with initial filing process and documentation list.

January 2017

• Added Software Copyright Registration with process guidance and timeframe estimates.

If you're building a new app or updating an existing one, always refer to the most recent documentation. For clarification or support, feel free to contact us.