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Micro-Short Drama Development Management Measures

微短剧发展管理办法

国家广播电视总局·Published 2026-09-01·Checked by 管理员 on 2026-09-18

China's first dedicated departmental regulation for micro-short dramas has been officially implemented. The regulation's core establishes a classification and grading management mechanism, dividing micro-short dramas into three tiers (Class I, II, III) based on investment amount and subject matter, with corresponding registration and review requirements. Simultaneously, the 'Unified Identifier for Micro-Short Dramas' is implemented, requiring content labeling for AI dramas and pushing platforms to strictly adhere to肖像 and voice authorization baselines.

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What it means for you

• Obligations: Companies must comply with the classification and grading system, ensure content is properly labeled, and strictly follow platform requirements for portrait and voice authorization.
• Opportunities: The regulation provides a clear framework for the micro-short drama industry, encouraging innovation while ensuring quality and safety.
• Deadlines: Companies must ensure their content adheres to the new classification and labeling requirements as the regulation is now in force.

What to do

ComplianceImmediately assess all micro-short drama content, classify them based on investment amount and subject matter, and prepare corresponding registration and review materials.

ComplianceAdd content labels to all AI dramas and ensure all portrait and voice materials have obtained legal authorization.

ProductIntegrate the 'Unified Identifier for Micro-Short Dramas' into the title sequence of all Class I micro-short dramas and in the top-right corner of each episode.