# Policy and Regulation Basis
Article 2 of the Provisions on the Administration of Internet Audio-Visual Program Services These Provisions shall apply to the provision of Internet (including mobile Internet, hereinafter referred to as the Internet) audio-visual program services to the public within the territory of the People's Republic of China. The term "Internet audiovisual program services" as mentioned in these Provisions refers to the activities of producing, editing, integrating and providing video and audio programs to the public through the Internet, as well as providing services for uploading and disseminating audiovisual programs to others.
Article 7 To engage in Internet audio-visual program services, a person shall obtain a License for Information Network Dissemination of Audio-Visual Programs (hereinafter referred to as the License) issued by the competent department of radio, film and television in accordance with these Provisions or go through the recordation procedures.
Article 31 of the Radio and Television Regulations Radio and TV programmes shall be produced by radio stations, TV stations and the radio and TV programme production and operation system of units established with the approval of the radio and TV administrative department of the people's government at or above the provincial level. Radio and TV stations shall not broadcast radio and TV programs produced by a system of units without a license for radio and TV program production and operation.