China's Cyberspace Administration Launches Designation and Application Process for Key Platforms Serving Minors
China's Cyberspace Administration has announced the launch of a process to identify online platforms with a large number of underage users or significant influence over them. Platforms meeting the criteria must submit application materials within 20 working days from the date of the notice. The identification measures came into effect on April 1, 2026, but the specific list of platforms has not yet been released.
The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) has issued an announcement launching the process of identifying online platforms with a large number of underage users or significant influence over minors. Platforms that meet the criteria must proactively conduct a self-assessment and submit application materials within 20 working days from the date of the notice.
The identification measures came into effect on April 1, 2026. They cover platforms specifically designed for minors, those with over 10 million registered users, or those with more than 1 million monthly active users, among other scenarios. The announcement has not yet disclosed a specific list of platforms.
Cyberspace Administration of China https://www.cac.gov.cn/2026-10/19/c_1794086281588959.htm