💬 General consulting
Regulations on Management of Internet Comment and Reply Services (2022) · Yalla China
مراسيم إدارة التعليقات الإنترنتية بالاسم الحقيقي (2022) / Real-Name Registration on Internet Platforms Regulations (2022)
Enacted: 2022-06-17 ✅ Effective: 2022-08-01
📝 Overview
Requires internet comment and reply service providers in China to verify user identities by real name before allowing publication of comments.
This is general information only, not legal advice. For your specific case, consult a licensed lawyer.
📜 The law text / key provisions
The Regulations on Management of Internet Comment Services (2022) provide: (1) Real-name registration: users required to register with real identities before commenting; (2) Fake accounts: creation of fake accounts or use of false identity prohibited; (3) Platform obligations: platforms required to verify and maintain user records; (4) Prohibited content: prohibition on publishing comments violating the law or spreading misinformation; (5) Oversight: pre-publication and post-publication comment monitoring obligations.
💬 Practical reading
💬 This is a general reading/opinion for orientation — not the official legal text nor legal advice.
Commenting under pseudonyms or fake accounts on Chinese internet platforms exposes you to legal consequences. Be mindful of content you publish.
📎 Official source
Cyberspace Administration of China
🕒 Updated: 16 March 2026