On May 2, 2017, the Cyberspace Administration of China promulgated the Administrative Provisions for Internet News Information Services ("Provisions"), which will come into effect on June 1, 2017 and replace the existing Regulations for the Administration of Internet News Information Services ("Regulations") which was promulgated in 2005.
The Provisions preserve a part of the Regulations, while making significant changes with respect to both structure and content. This article will provide a brief analysis of the Provisions, primarily with respect to businesses subject to licensing requirements, entry requirements and the relevant responsibilities of license subjects.