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Is social media for kids banned in China?

Partly. Social media for kids is restricted in China. No account ban, but a state 'minor mode' sets time limits and curfews.

CAC minor-mode guidelines (Nov 2024, national rollout 29 Apr 2025): time limits, night curfew, parental controls; real-name registration. Under-16 mandatory minor mode is a Sep 2026 draft, comments closed 17 Oct 2026 (SCIO, 20 Sep 2026).

Source: CAC minor mode, 2024-25

• China is one of 4 countries where social media for kids is banned, and 7 more restrict it.
• Its neighbours: banned in 0 of 14.
• In Asia: banned in 3 of 46 countries.

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