ABSTRACT
In this chapter the author examines the regulation of online pornography in mainland China and Hong Kong. He describes and explains the relationship between mainland China and Hong Kong in the context of ‘One Country Two Systems’. Chinese parents and children seldom discuss issues such as sexuality and pornography. Currently, the Criminal Law (CL) in mainland China devotes a section listing the criminal offences involved in the production, sale, or dissemination of obscene articles, with profit-making acts subject to higher penalties. In addition, the authorities in mainland China have devised many legislative measures for strict control of websites and their content. Over the years, there have been only isolated prosecutions and convictions of individuals in Hong Kong for disseminating obscene photographs online. In mainland China, legislation and other measures cope with online pornography, and they have been reinforced by law enforcement campaigns. In contrast, the regulation of online pornography in Hong Kong appears to be more orderly and effective.
