News Analysis
China’s cyber regulator has once again drawn a red line for “self-media” and rolled out 13 regulations to tighten their management, demanding that internet platforms exercise stringent control over the content and operations of independently operated social media accounts.
China experts point out that the regime’s heightened social control measures are intended to swiftly eliminate unstable factors. However, despite the omnipresent social control, they say the collapse of China’s economy will inevitably lead to the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) downfall.
New Rules
The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) issued 13 rules on July 10, targeting independent content creators who are not government-approved. These self-media accounts are required to identify their sources of information when posting certain topics related to current affairs, public policies, or social issues. The platforms must flag rumor tags promptly when any content deemed inappropriate is posted….