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China unveils measures to classify harmful online content for minors

( January 23, 2026, 10:01 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Eight Chinese government agencies have unveiled new measures that establish strict compliance requirements for classifying online content that may impact the physical and mental health of minors. The measures detail four distinct categories of content deemed potentially harmful, with specific manifestations outlined for each. Regulators have expanded oversight to include the misuse of minors’ images and called for preventive measures against content risks from new technologies and applications such as algorithmic recommendations and generative AI. Platforms and content producers are urged to adopt the measures to mitigate risks to minors. The new rules will take effect on March 1.Statement follows (in Chinese). ...

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