Synthetic-content labelling measures / update

Update · 2025-03-14 · publication

China publishes synthetic-content labelling measures

Four authorities published measures governing labels for AI-generated synthetic content.

Event typepublication

This update belongs to Synthetic-content labelling measures. Read the parent policy page for the full instrument.

What changed

Fact

Publication established the final policy text and a future effective date, giving covered providers time to prepare.

Four authorities published measures governing labels for AI-generated synthetic content.

Operational consequence

Analysis

Created a national labelling regime for covered synthetic media.

The consequence statement is limited to what the linked evidence and event record support.

Supporting passages

Fact

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  • China’s synthetic-content labelling measures entered into force. Article 14 sets 1 September 2025 as the effective date.

第十四条 本办法自2025年9月1日起施行。

Article 14

Limits

Limits

The provision establishes timing; the substantive duties appear in the preceding articles.

An update page records a dated change. It does not replace the full vehicle text or later amendments.

Parent policy

Instrument
administrative-measure · In force

AI-Generated Synthetic Content Labelling Measures

China’s administrative measures govern explicit and implicit labels for covered AI-generated synthetic content.

Other updates to this policy

Same vehicle
2025-09-01 · effective-dateChina’s synthetic-content labelling measures take effect

The national labelling measures entered into force.

Evidence

Source basis

China’s synthetic-content labelling measures entered into force

Article 14 sets 1 September 2025 as the effective date.

第十四条 本办法自2025年9月1日起施行。
Cyberspace Administration of China · Article 14