China proposes rules to safeguard minors' healthy, safe use of internet
( September 21, 2026, 05:25 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: China has proposed rules to safeguard minors’ healthy and safe use of the internet, setting out a range of protections as Beijing steps up scrutiny of online risks to young users. The draft would bar online-service providers from offering minors virtual relatives, virtual companions and other simulated intimate-relationship services. It would also require providers to establish systems for identifying underage users and regulating online content, while setting clearer requirements for youth-mode features. The proposal is open for public comment through Oct. 17.The statement follows (in Chinese). ...
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