Key practical points:
• It obliges parents/guardians to provide care and not neglect, abuse or leave a child unsupervised.
• It sets school protection against bullying, corporal punishment and harassment.
• It restricts minors' access to some venues (bars, internet cafes) and sale of alcohol and tobacco to them.
• It sets rules for protecting minors online and from gaming addiction and harmful content.
• Foreign children residing in China fall within its general protection.
• Competent authorities may step in when a child is at risk.
👪 Family law
Law on the Protection of Minors · Yalla China
中华人民共和国未成年人保护法 / Law on the Protection of Minors
Enacted: 1991-09-04 ✅ Effective: 2021-06-01
📝 Overview
A law protecting children under 18 in the family, school, society and online.
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 have children in China, this law sets your duties as a guardian and protects them at school and online. Know the age restrictions (like gaming time and off-limits venues) to protect your kids, and you can turn to the authorities if a child is at risk. General orientation, not legal advice.
📎 Official source
npc.gov.cn
🕒 Updated: 16 March 2026