Core Viewpoint - The newly revised "Public Security Administration Punishment Law" in China, effective from January 1, 2026, includes provisions for school bullying, marking a significant shift in legal regulation and intervention in such cases [1][3]. Group 1: Legal Framework Changes - The new law incorporates school bullying into the realm of public security management, providing a clear legal definition and allowing police intervention, thus moving from internal school regulations to legal governance [3][4]. - The law defines school bullying through specific behaviors such as physical harm, insult, property infringement, malicious exclusion, and online defamation, distinguishing it from normal student interactions [4]. Group 2: Consequences for Offenders - The revised law increases penalties for minors involved in school bullying, allowing for administrative detention for those aged 14 to 16 who violate public security laws more than twice within a year, and for those aged 14 to 18 if the initial violation is severe [7]. - This change aims to balance education and punishment, reducing the leniency previously afforded to minors and reinforcing the principle that the law should not yield to unlawful behavior [7]. Group 3: Responsibilities of Schools - Schools are now mandated to report and address severe bullying incidents, with legal consequences for failing to do so, thereby enhancing their accountability in managing bullying cases [8]. - The law encourages schools to shift from reactive measures to proactive prevention strategies, ensuring a safer environment for minors [8].