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China tightens online rules, bans 11 activities to curb rumors

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China's Cyberspace Administration (CAC) has introduced new regulations banning 11 online activities to combat the spread of rumors and cyberbullying. These rules, effective September 1, target fabricated topics, speculative information, and the malicious rehashing of negative content. The regulations also impose restrictions on live streaming for minors, requiring parental consent for those aged 16-18 and prohibiting those under 16. AI

RANK_REASON New government regulations impacting online content and user behavior. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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China tightens online rules, bans 11 activities to curb rumors

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · William Zheng ·

    China bans 11 online activities under tighter rules to curb rumours, cyberbullies

    China’s top internet watchdog has banned 11 specific online activities under strict new rules for multiplatform content creators taking effect later this year. Rolling out the new regulations last week, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) said they aimed to prevent the s…

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