Chinese regulators have required apps and WeChat mini programs by domestic developers to register via the same system as domestic websites. Experts said the move will help optimize registration and management procedures and mechanisms for apps and mini programs while helping to better deal with the issues that have arisen with the expansion of the internet such as online fraud and pornographic content.
According to a notice released by WeChat on Wednesday, starting from September 1 mini programs on the platform have to register with the Internet Content Provider (ICP) system before they can become available on WeChat. The registration has to be completed in accordance with national regulations and rules such as the Law on Combating Telecom and Online Fraud, and Internet Information Service Management Measures, the notice said.
Beijing plans to roll out fast pass system across its subways, officials say
People with good social credit scores will be allowed to skip security checks
Officials say they are drawing up a code of conduct for people to follow Offences will including eating on trains and carrying prohibited items
Critics call system Orwellian in its scope and power, lacks transparency and is a terrifying attempt by state to interfere in the daily lives of ordinary citizens
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Inside China Tech: 2021 starts where 2020 ended – tensions and tiffs SCMP Reporters A security guard attempts to stop a photographer in front of the ByteDance headquarters building in Beijing, China, 03 August 2020. Photo: EPA-EFE
This week ByteDance and Tencent renewed their rivalry with a clash over the inability of users to access the former s enterprise software suite Feishu on WeChat, Beijing made another move to strengthen its science research foundations and speculation mounted over the likely outcome of an anti-monopoly probe into Alibaba Group Holding.
Clash of tech clans
TikTok owner ByteDance has accused Tencent Holdings of blocking its cloud office suite Feishu on WeChat as China s tech giants fight for dominance in the enterprise collaboration market and as Beijing increases scrutiny of monopolistic practices in the tech sector.
Beijing has been cautious when it comes to regulatory probes but few of the previous cases rival Alibaba’s in terms of business complexity and market size. Regulatory probes into abuse of market position usually ended in fines being imposed, according to the Post’s review of past cases. SCMP
With all eyes on the antitrust investigation into Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding, Beijing’s record to date in tackling alleged monopolistic behaviour by big business may not shed any light on how the case may end.
A review of more than 100 Chinese antitrust cases in the 12 years since China’s anti-monopoly law came into effect found that most targeted the pharmaceutical industry and municipal water utilities, according to research by the