Last year, App content providers were required to provide registered users withReal name authenticationAfter reviewing and managing the content of the message, China once again requires any service provider providing App software market download services to implement content review and strictly implement the application registration for App software market business operations. At the same time, any application for registration changes or termination of services must be submitted for change or cancellation.
According to the Cyberspace Administration of ChinaContents of the Notice on Carrying out Internet Application Store Registration, requiring any provider of App software market services to not only implement content review, but also strictly implement the App software market business operation application filing. If the filing content involves changes or the service is terminated, an additional change application and cancellation must be submitted.
China has a large number of app marketplaces offered by mobile phone brands, telecom service providers, and even content providers. Furthermore, Android phones in China often install apps directly via APK files. Users typically download APK files to expand their phone's functionality by searching online. These download channels are not typically found in other regions, such as Google Play or through telecom service providers, making it difficult to control content. Therefore, to prevent the spread of inappropriate content through online platforms, the Chinese government requires app download service providers to assist in content control and to submit operational data to website content operators for government management.
For people who normally use app content, such measures will naturally not have much impact. However, for users who hope to use specific services or access illegal content through app services, it may have a significant impact. At the same time, it may also further restrict the space for more online freedom of speech or make it more difficult to "climb the wall" on the Internet through apps.
It is currently unclear whether this measure will have an impact on Apple's App Store in China, or whether it will make it more difficult for Google to return its software market service Google Play to China in the future.
