CAC prohibits AI and algorithmic data that could harm the physical or mental health of minors / Promulgated: 2026-12-26 ; Effective: 2026-03-01
February 16, 2026
Legal
Jianwei (Jerry) Fang, Haoyi Sun, Chen (Cissy) Chen and Chenai Kuang of Zhong Lun Law Firm examine and discuss the key legislative reforms and judicial developments in China’s civil and commercial dispute resolution landscape which took place in 2025
February 15, 2026Xiucheng (Cecilia) Zhang of Sunsea Law Group P.C. examines proposed changes to China’s key law on enterprise bankruptcy which will dramatically change the insolvency landscape, and have notable repercussions for offshore debtors
February 15, 2026Fangda Partners and Clifford Chance win top honors in the 19th Annual China Law & Practice Awards
February 12, 2026The latest landmark AI unfair competition cases involve trade secrets | Eight departments ban unapproved offshore issuance of renminbi-pegged stablecoins to protect monetary sovereignty | The overtaking by Chongqing of Liaoning in GDP terms reflects a greater North-South economic divide.
February 11, 2026The pledge by an AI platform to compensate for misinformation was held unenforceable by a Chinese court. | A survey finds that most EU firms are reviewing their supply chains in China. | China is demanding innovation while enforcing strict content and data compliance rules.
February 05, 2026CAC prohibits AI and algorithmic data that could harm the physical or mental health of minors. Guidelines for classification of financial data are set forth. Pharmaceuticals produced abroad are required to abide by Chinese regulations for marketing.
February 03, 2026SPC addresses mining infringement issues / Promulgated: 2026-01-19 ; Effective: 2026-02-01
February 03, 2026An online trading platform operator may not use its platform rules to compel platform merchants to bear after-sales responsibilities / Promulgated: 2025-12-18 ; Effective: 2026-02-01
February 03, 2026China intensifies efforts to encourage reporting of overseas income | CSRC considers RMB 30 billion market cap floor for H-share listings | Sony to spin off TV business as a joint venture with China’s TCL.
January 29, 2026
