Mohan Sinha
01 Aug 2026, 09:08 GMT+10
BEIJING, China: China's internet regulator released a draft law on July 29 to tackle cyberbullying, including abuse carried out using artificial intelligence.
The move is part of the government's efforts to strengthen control over online behavior in the world's largest internet market.
The draft law, issued by the Cyberspace Administration of China, would apply not only to cyberbullying within the country but also to individuals and organizations overseas that target China online.
Under the proposal, online platforms would have to verify users' real identities before allowing them to post content or use messaging services.
The rules would also require platforms to monitor and track cyberbullying content, especially material created or spread using AI. Companies would need to remove and block such content and report it to the authorities.
Schools would be required to include lessons on preventing cyberbullying as part of their teaching program.
The draft states that companies breaking these rules could face heavy penalties. These could include fines of up to 10 million yuan (about US$1.5 million), the closure of their websites or apps, or the loss of their business licenses.
The regulator has opened the draft law for public feedback, with comments accepted until August 28.
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