Is it illegal to watch pornographic websites?

Legal analysis: If you just watch it by yourself, it is not illegal. If citizens do not copy or disseminate pornographic information when they click to view it, but only “appreciate” it for themselves, it is entirely a personal practice that has nothing to do with others and has no public harm. It has nothing to do with society and should not be considered illegal. However, it is certainly not recommended for individuals to check related pornographic websites, and it can easily lead to other illegal crimes, and addiction to them can affect physical and mental health, work and life. The Ministry of Public Security has indeed issued an order prohibiting access to pornographic websites. However, when investigating violations or crimes, the police must separate citizens' private lives and moral practices from illegal and criminal practices.

Legal basis: "Public Security Administration Punishment Law of the People's Republic of China" Article 68 Production, transportation, reproduction, sale, rental of obscene books, pictures, films, audio and video products and other obscene materials Or who uses computer information networks, telephones or other communication tools to spread obscene information shall be detained for not less than 10 days but not more than 15 days, and may also be fined not more than 3,000 yuan; if the circumstances are relatively minor, he shall be detained for not more than 5 days or not more than 500 yuan. fine.