Regulatory updates - 2025
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The regulatory updates 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.
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This page summarizes key regulatory developments in China during 2025 that impact mobile app developers, publishers, and platform operators. It includes official policy releases, enforcement actions, and new standards related to data protection, content governance, and industry compliance.
All links point to official government sources or national standard bodies.
January 2025
Draft Rules on the Management of Multi-Channel Content Distribution Services
The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) released a draft titled 《网络信息内容多渠道分发服务机构相关业务活动管理规定》, aimed at regulating the operations of platforms and services involved in multi-channel content distribution. It addresses responsibilities related to content moderation, data security, and compliance.
Official Source (CAC)
Interim Measures for the Supervision of Microloan Companies
The National Financial Regulatory Administration (NFRA) issued finalized rules under 《小额贷款公司监督管理暂行办法》, setting standards for licensing, capital requirements, data reporting, and consumer protection for online and offline microloan firms.
Official Source (NFRA)
February 2025
Guidelines for the Healthy Development of Online Micro-Dramas
The National Radio and Television Administration (NRTA) released a notice titled 《关于进一步统筹发展和安全促进网络微短剧行业健康繁荣发展的通知》. The document focuses on content quality, copyright enforcement, and age-appropriate guidelines for short-form video platforms.
Official Source (NRTA)
Administrative Measures on the Dissemination of Military Information Online
Ten departments including CAC jointly issued 《互联网军事信息传播管理办法》, regulating entities that publish, host, or distribute military-related content online. It covers content review procedures, source verification, and platform responsibilities.
Official Source (CAC)
March 2025
Measures on the Labelling of AI-Generated Synthetic Content
The CAC and three other departments published the official version of 《人工智能生成合成内容标识办法》. The regulation mandates clear identification of AI-generated images, text, audio, and video across digital services, with labeling requirements at the point of content display and in metadata.
Official Source (CAC)
Administrative Measures on Bank Agency Sales Business
The NFRA released 《商业银行代理销售业务管理办法》, outlining operational requirements, risk controls, and consumer protection mechanisms for commercial banks offering agency sales of financial products.
Official Source (NFRA)
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