China未成年人保护法 (Law on the Protection of Minors), Article 76, livestreaming anchor account age floor
未成年人保护法 (Law on the Protection of Minors), 2020 Revision, Art. 76
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In force since 1 June 2021.
A social media and minors rule binding private bodies.
As of 15 July 2026.
What this law does
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Bars livestreaming service providers from issuing a livestreaming anchor (content creator) account to anyone under 16, and requires providers to obtain a parent or guardian's consent and verify identity before issuing an anchor account to a 16 or 17 year old.
If you get it wrong
Private right of actionNo
Who enforces it
Enforcement body
Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC)
What it reaches
Age threshold
16
Covered services
Livestreaming platforms operating in China
Verification methods
Gov ID, Parental consent
When LexLint raises it
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Read the law
official consolidated text, Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) portal
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