In a significant move to combat fraudulent hiring practices, five Chinese regulatory bodies have jointly announced stringent new measures governing online recruitment platforms. The comprehensive framework targets commercial human resources services and digital hiring portals, requiring formal certification before these entities can publish employment information or offer recruitment services.
The coordinated effort involves the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security, the Office of the Central Cyberspace Affairs Commission, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the Ministry of Public Security, and the National Financial Regulatory Administration. This multi-agency approach underscores the government’s commitment to creating a transparent and trustworthy digital employment ecosystem.
Under the new regulations, platforms must ensure all published hiring information meets standardized authenticity and legality requirements. The notice explicitly prohibits the artificial inflation of platform traffic through illicit use of recruitment data. Additionally, platforms must implement rigorous real-name verification systems for user registration while prominently displaying qualification credentials on user homepages.
The regulatory framework extends to tighter management of online accounts offering employment services, with authorities pledging immediate action against unlawful or inappropriate conduct. This represents a systematic effort to protect job seekers from misleading advertisements, fraudulent schemes, and unethical recruitment practices that have plagued some digital hiring platforms.
These measures reflect China’s broader digital governance strategy, balancing technological innovation with necessary regulatory oversight to ensure fair and secure online environments for all citizens.