Faced with its explosive popularity, regulators in mainland China seek to monitor live streaming

China’s Ministry of Culture is asking for more information from live streaming operators there, with new requirements seeking identity documents with real names for authorities who also ask that users demonstrate they are capable of “self-censoring” in line with regulations, according to a recent report in eMarketer.
Live streaming in China is not only more accessible but is an incredibly popular online activity, with the China Internet Network Information Center (CNNIC) report