In Taiwan, the classifications for movies and television program are decided by the Bureau of Audiovisual and Music Industry Development (Chinese: 文化部影視及流行音樂產業局; pinyin: Wénhuàbù Yǐngshìjí Liúxíng Yīnyuè Chǎnyèjú). For video games, it is done under the Game Software Rating Regulations (Chinese: 遊戲軟體分級管理辦法; pinyin: Yóuxì ruǎntǐ fēnjí guǎnlǐ bànfǎ), which are also used to rate video games released in Hong Kong and the Southeast Asian reigion. Both systems share the same ratings.
Ratings[]
0+ (普遍級/General)[]
For general audiences, suitable for all ages. Equivalent to G (movies), TV-Y and TV-G (TV) and EC and E (video games). Formerly 普 (General).
6+ (保護級/Protected)[]
Restricted to 6 years and above, accompaniment is required for persons aged 6-11 (accompaniment does not apply to video games). Introduced in 1993. Equivalent to PG (movies), TV-Y7 and soft TV-PG (TV) and E10+ (video games). Formerly 護 (Protected).
12+ (輔12級/Parental Guidance 12)[]
Restricted to 12 years and above. It previously required accompaniment for persons aged 12-17. Equivalent to PG-13 (movies), hard TV-PG and soft TV-14 (TV) and T (video games). Formerly 輔 (Parental Guidance).
15+ (輔15級/Parental Guidance 15)[]
Restricted to 15 years and above. Introduced in 2012 for games, 2015 for movies, and 2017 for TV. Equivalent to R (movies), hard TV-14 and soft TV-MA (TV) and M (video games). Split from the former 輔.
18+ (限制級/Restricted)[]
Restricted to 18 years and above. Equivalent to NC-17 (movies), hard TV-MA (TV) and AO (video games). Formerly 限 (Restricted).
