💬 General consulting
Internet Information Services Management Regulations of China (2022 Amendment) · Yalla China
لوائح إدارة خدمات المعلومات عبر الإنترنت (تعديل 2022) / Internet Information Services Management Regulations (2022)
Enacted: 2022-01-21 ✅ Effective: 2022-03-01
📝 Overview
These regulations govern internet information service providers in China, defining their obligations regarding content, licensing, and registration.
This is general information only, not legal advice. For your specific case, consult a licensed lawyer.
📜 The law text / key provisions
The Internet Information Services Management Regulations (2022) provide: (1) Licensing: internet information service providers need license or registration depending on service type; (2) Content obligations: prohibition on publishing content affecting national security, violating public order, or promoting terrorism; (3) Identity verification: service providers required to verify user identities (real-name verification); (4) Data retention: retention of activity records for at least 60 days; (5) Cooperation with authorities: service providers required to provide information to authorities upon request.
💬 Practical reading
💬 This is a general reading/opinion for orientation — not the official legal text nor legal advice.
If you run a website or internet service targeting Chinese users, you are required to register and comply with content and identity verification requirements. Non-compliance may lead to service blocking.
📎 Official source
Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of China
🕒 Updated: 16 March 2026