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Cyberspace administration finalizes national online ID regulations

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On May 23, the cyberspace administration (CAC) finalized regulations governing the national online ID system.
In a nutshell: The scheme provides anonymous user verification in situations where identification is required, such as signing up for online accounts or visiting the hospital.

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