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Cyberspace Regulation

The Cyberspace Administration of China, the country’s cyberspace watchdog, published a draft regulation on March 2 concerning pop-up windows and notification services on online platforms. Public opinion is solicited.

Providers of online services, including operating systems, terminal devices, applications and websites, will not be allowed to push notifications for content involving celebrity gossip and private information, extravagant displays of wealth, or the mocking of personal appearance, according to the draft regulation.

When providing news-alert services, the content of the titles should not be distorted or falsified,

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