Key practical points:
• Providing commercial internet information services requires an ICP licence; non-commercial requires a filing (beian).
• Any website or app operating within China must be registered with the competent authorities.
• The measures define prohibited content (such as content harming security, order, or that is misleading or rights-infringing).
• Service providers must keep records, remove illegal content, and cooperate with oversight.
• Operating a service without a licence or filing exposes the operator to closure and fines.
• Protecting user data and rights is required alongside the data protection laws.
💬 General consulting
Measures for the Administration of Internet Information Services · Yalla China
互联网信息服务管理办法 / Measures for the Administration of Internet Information Services
Enacted: 2000-09-25 ✅ Effective: 2000-09-25
📝 Overview
These measures govern the provision of internet information services, distinguishing commercial services (by licence) from non-commercial (by filing). They also define content prohibited from being published. Issued by the State Council.
This is general information only, not legal advice. For your specific case, consult a licensed lawyer.
📜 The law text / key provisions
💬 Practical reading
💬 This is a general reading/opinion for orientation — not the official legal text nor legal advice.
If you want to run a website or app targeting users in China, register it (beian) and obtain a licence if commercial before launching. Monitor content and remove illegal material quickly. This is general orientation, not legal advice.
📎 Official source
State Council / gov.cn
🕒 Updated: 16 March 2026