Legal

• PRC Foreign Trade Law (2nd Amendment)

  中华人民共和国对外贸易法 (第二次修订)

  Investors may be prohibited from international trading if PRC interests are jeopardized / CLP Reference: 5800/25.12.27 ; Promulgated: 2025-12-27 ; Effective: 2026-03-01

  January 16, 2026

• Cyberspace Administration of China, Tentative Measures for the Administration of Anthropomorphic Interaction Services Using Artificial Intelligence (Draft for Comments)

  国家互联网信息办公室人工智能拟人化互动服务管理暂行办法 (征求意见稿)

  AI anthropomorphic interaction services may require a security assessment / Issued: 2025-12-27

  January 16, 2026

• National Development and Reform Commission and Ministry of Commerce, Catalogue of Encouraged Foreign Investment in Industry (2025 Edition)

  国家发展和改革委员会、商务部鼓励外商投资产业目录 (2025年版)

  Foreign investment catalogue is expanded to include AI projects / CLP Reference: 233015.12.15 ; Promulgated: 2025-12-15 ; Effective: 2026-02-01

  January 16, 2026

• In the News: China Reviews Manus Deal; Chinese Court Exposes AI Evidence Forgery; and Hainan Aims to Attract Advanced Investments

  AI startup Manus’ deal with Meta scrutinized over tech control restrictions | Dawu County court discovers AI watermark on fake evidence and issues formal reprimand | Hainan launches "closed customs operations" to promote free trade with the world.

  January 15, 2026

  

• Comments on the CAC’s Second Data Transfer Q&A

  A new policy Q&A document has been published by China’s data regulator. Xiangxiang Ma of Anjie Broad Law Firm examines this next vital step in the evolution of China’s framework of data transfer regulations

  January 09, 2026

  

• In the News: Reverse CFIUS Codified; Trump Orders CFIUS-Led Tech Company Divestment; and Tighter Drone Regulations

  Trump signs defense bill including restrictions on U.S. outbound investments into China. | Trump orders HieFo to divest acquired technology on national security grounds. | China includes drones into Civil Aviation Law in major overhaul

  January 04, 2026

  

• Legislation Roundup: AI anthropomorphic interaction services, Foreign investment catalogue, and Revised Foreign Trade Law

  AI anthropomorphic interaction services may require a security assessment. Foreign investment catalogue is expanded to include AI projects. Investors may be prohibited from international trading if PRC interests are jeopardized.

  December 29, 2025

• Legislation Roundup: Network data security, Cybersecurity labels, and Listed company governance

  Network data processors are required to conduct risk assessments of their data regularly. Cybersecurity products require labeling according to their levels of cybersecurity capabilities. CSRC revises listed company rules to mitigate capital market risks.

  December 29, 2025

• Cyberspace Administration of China and Ministry of Public Security, Provisions for the Protection of Personal Information on Large Network Platforms (Draft for Comments)

  国家互联网信息办公室、公安部大型网络平台个人信息保护规定 (征求意见稿)

  Large-scale network platform service providers are required to provide convenient means for individuals to exercise their rights / Issued: 2025-11-22

  December 18, 2025

• PRC Cybersecurity Law (Revised)

  中华人民共和国网络安全法 (修正)

  Cybersecurity Law is revised to enhance protection of personal data / CLP Reference: 5600/25.10.28 ; Promulgated: 2025-10-28 ; Effective: 2026-01-01

  December 18, 2025