China bans sharing ‘obscene’ material — potentially including sexting

China bans sharing ‘obscene’ material — potentially including sexting

The new regulations, which could ensnare people consensually sharing explicit images, come as the Chinese Communist Party tries to enforce high moral standards.

Sexting Banned In China? Beijing Stiffens Penalties For Sharing “Obscene” Material

Sexting Banned In China? Beijing Stiffens Penalties For Sharing “Obscene” Material China is tightening its grip on digital content with a new rule banning the sharing of “obscene” material in private online messages, a move that could capture consensual adult exchanges like sexting and further blur the lines between public morality and personal privacy. (Pretend that’s in Mandarin) Effective January 1, the revised regulations also stiffen penal…

Sexting Banned In China? Beijing Stiffens Penalties For Sharing "Obscene" Material

Sexting Banned In China? Beijing Stiffens Penalties For Sharing "Obscene" Material China is tightening its grip on digital content with a new rule banning the sharing of “obscene” material in private online messages, a move that could capture consensual adult exchanges like sexting and further…