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For live streaming you need an internet culture operation license; the audio-visual program license is basically out of reach for private companies

  • Moderate value
  • Evidence A
  • Keeps you free
  • Costs a lot
  • Takes time daily
  • No willpower

In plain words

To run live streaming or game commentary, you need an Internet Culture Operation License (网络文化经营许可证) issued by the provincial culture department. The business scope on the license must state online performance. A decision comes within 20 days of acceptance, and the license is valid for 3 years. You must keep the videos you have broadcast for a full 60 days. If you open without the license, you will be ordered to stop and warned, then fined up to 30,000 (3万) CNY, and if you don't stop you go on a blacklist.

Translated from the Chinese original. Original book, section 26, tip 3. This section describes legal rules, mostly mainland China’s. It is general information, not legal advice; for your own case, talk to a lawyer. Content may be out of date and rules differ by place. When you actually deal with an agency, a doctor or a court, follow what local officials, doctors and lawyers tell you. Disclaimer