China's streaming content regulation and crackdowns (2016–2022)

1. CAC issues rules for internet live-streaming services

   Nov 4, 2016Labels: Cyberspace Administration

   • China Law Practice
   • DWT
   • SEC

2. Film Industry Promotion Law adopted by NPC

   Nov 7, 2016Labels: National People

   • LOC

3. Live-streaming services provisions take effect

   Dec 1, 2016Labels: Cyberspace Administration

   • China Law Practice
   • SEC

4. Film Industry Promotion Law takes effect

   Mar 1, 2017Labels: Film Industry

   • LOC

5. SAPPRFT orders Weibo, iFeng, AcFun suspensions

   Jun 23, 2017Labels: SAPPRFT

   • TIME

6. SAPPRFT directive targets “hip-hop” and tattoos

   Jan 22, 2018Labels: SAPPRFT

   • TIME

7. SAPPRFT restricts editing/adapting third-party online video

   Mar 16, 2018Labels: SAPPRFT

   • SEC
   • SEC

8. Institutional reform creates NRTA from SAPPRFT

   Mar 21, 2018Labels: NRTA, SAPPRFT

   • NRTA Wiki

9. Multi-agency notice strengthens live-streaming administration

   Aug 1, 2018Labels: CAC, NRTA

   • SEC
   • SEC

10. Short-video industry issues platform governance specifications

    Jan 9, 2019Labels: China Netcasting

    • SEC

11. Platforms ordered to register show and e-commerce livestreaming

    Nov 12, 2020Labels: NRTA

    • SEC

12. NRTA-backed rules curb idol talent shows and fan culture

    Sep 2, 2021Labels: NRTA

    • Guardian

13. NRTA requires distribution permits for key domestic internet programs

    Apr 29, 2022Labels: NRTA

    • SEC

14. NRTA and MCT issue code of conduct for online presenters

    Jun 8, 2022Labels: NRTA, Ministry of

    • China Law Translate
    • Lee Tsai