China Rolls Out New Rules for Online Sites to Curb Cyberbullying

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Online information service providers must shoulder the primary responsibility for managing online content and are required to set up a mechanism to deter cyberbullying, according to new rules released by Chinese authorities Friday.

Four central government bodies, including the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC), the Ministry of Public Security, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, and the National Radio and Television Administration, jointly released the new regulations, which will take effect on August 1.

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New regulations in China require online service providers to set up mechanisms to prevent cyberbullying, enforce privacy, and protect vulnerable groups, effective August 1.
Violations resulting in severe consequences can incur fines up to 200,000 yuan ($27,600), and online abuse is defined broadly including insults and defamation.
Providers must use AI, big data, and manual review to identify and manage abuse, with enhanced measures like real-time ID verification, pop-up warnings, and traffic restrictions.

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2023：: China's top judicial and law enforcement authorities unveil new guidelines toughening penalties for online abuse.

June 14, 2024：: Chinese authorities release new rules requiring online information service providers to manage online content and deter cyberbullying.

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