Official Chinese Government Policies
We shared English Translations of the latest official Chinese government laws, policies, and press releases. Aimed to help businesses and enterprises to get notified about the latest news from the Chinese government.
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China Provisions on the Administration of Communication Short Message Services
MIIT Order No. 74 (effective May 1, 2026): the current rules for SMS / short-message services — telecom licensing and number-resource prerequisites, real-name, consent for commercial messages, port-code rules, anti-fraud, and six-month record retention. Read the translation →
China Network Data Security Management Regulations
State Council Order No. 790 (effective Jan 1, 2025): China's network-data rules tying the Cybersecurity Law, Data Security Law, and PIPL together, covering important data and cross-border transfer. Read the translation →
China Provisions on Promoting and Regulating Cross-Border Data Flows
CAC Order No. 16 (effective March 22, 2024): 2024 rules on when the security assessment, standard contract, or certification routes apply to cross-border data, with exemptions and FTZ negative lists. Read the translation →
China Regulations on the Supervision and Administration of Non-Bank Payment Institutions
State Council Order No. 768 (effective May 1, 2024): China's top-level rule for non-bank payment institutions — the payment business license, the in-China establishment requirement for offshore payment providers, reserve-fund custody, and data localization. Read the translation →
China Regulations on the Protection of Minors in Cyberspace
State Council Order No. 766, effective Jan 1, 2024: China's first comprehensive minors online-protection regulation — digital literacy, content standards, minors' personal information, anti-addiction. Read the translation →
China Interim Measures for the Management of Generative AI Services
CAC Order No. 15 (effective Aug 15, 2023); China's first national rules for public-facing generative AI: training data, content labeling, security assessment, and algorithm filing. Read the translation →
China Measures on the Standard Contract for Outbound Transfer of Personal Information
CAC Order No. 13 (effective June 1, 2023); China's "standard contract" (SCC-style) route under PIPL for exporting personal information below the security-assessment thresholds. Read the translation →
China Measures for the Administration of Internet Posting and Commenting Services
English-translated version of the ovisions on the Administration of Internet Posting and Commenting Services, and it's effective since December 15, 2022. Read the translation →
China Provisions on the Administration of Deep Synthesis of Internet Information Services
CAC Order No. 12 (effective Jan 10, 2023); rules for deepfakes / synthetic media: real-name, consent for face & voice edits, mandatory labeling of synthetic content, security assessment, and filing. Read the translation →
the 50th CNNIC Statistical Report on China's Internet Development
China Internet Network Information Center (CNNIC) recently released the 50th Statistical Report on the Development of China's Internet, revealing critical data about current China's internet use. Read the translation →
China Measures for the Security Assessment of Outbound Data Transfers
CAC Order No. 11 (effective Sept 1, 2022); the CAC security-assessment route for exporting important data and large-volume / CIIO personal information out of China. Read the translation →
China Provisions on the Administration of Mobile Internet Application Program Information Services
English translation of China's Provisions on Mobile Internet Application Program Information Services (CAC, effective Aug 1, 2022) — provider & app-store duties: real-name, content, data, minors. Read the translation →
China Provisions on the Administration of Algorithm Recommendation for Internet Information Services
CAC Order No. 9 (effective March 1, 2022); rules for recommendation algorithms: transparency, user opt-out, minors/elderly/worker/consumer protections, and algorithm filing in the CAC registry. Read the translation →
China Cybersecurity Review Measures
English translation of China's Cybersecurity Review Measures (CAC Order No. 8), effective February 15, 2022 — the national-security review for critical-infrastructure procurement, data processing, and overseas securities listings. Read the translation →
China PIPL (Personal Information Protection Law)
English translated PIPL of China. Learn what the PIPL is in China, and how PIPL might impact your business in China. Read the translation →
China Regulations on the Security Protection of Critical Information Infrastructure
State Council Order No. 745 (effective Sept 1, 2021): defines critical information infrastructure (CII) and operator duties — the status that triggers data localization and security review. Read the translation →
China Data Security Law (Latest)
English translated Data Security Law (DSL) of China. Learn what the DSL is in China, and how DSL might impact your business in China. Read the translation →
Method for Determining Illegal and Improper Collection and Use of Personal Information by Apps
Discover China's guidelines on App data privacy with the 'Method for Illegal Personal Info Collection.' Learn how to comply and safeguard user privacy Read the translation →
China Provisions on the Administration of Network Audio-Video Information Services
CAC, MCT & NRTA (effective Jan 1, 2020): rules for online audio-video information services — real-name verification, security assessment of new technologies, and mandatory labeling of deepfake / synthetic audio-video. Read the translation →
China Cryptography Law
The Cryptography Law of the PRC (effective Jan 1, 2020): China's top-level law for cryptography — core, ordinary, and commercial cryptography, and the controls that reach foreign encryption products and security tools. Read the translation →
Notice on Preventing Minors from Addiction to Online Games
Discover China's regulations on minors in online games. Our translated insights ensure compliance with the law. Contact us for expert guidance. Read the translation →
China Telecommunications Business Licensing Measures
MIIT Order No. 42 (effective Sept 1, 2017); governs the Value-Added Telecom Business License (the commercial ICP license) and the basic-telecom license: who may apply, conditions, use, and renewal. Read the translation →
China Cybersecurity Law
English translation of China's Cybersecurity Law (2016, amended 2025) — the umbrella statute for network-operation security, graded protection (MLPS), critical infrastructure, and data localization. Read the translation →
Mobile Game Content Standards
Explore the Mobile Game Content Guidelines by the China Audio-Video and Digital Publishing Association. Stay compliant and informed Read the translation →
Approval for the Publication of Electronic Games Authorized by Overseas Copyright Holders
Regulations for publishing electronic games by overseas copyright holders. Contact our team for expert guidance on navigating the regulations and facilitating app distribution in China. Read the translation →
China Provisions on the Administration of Online Publishing Services
SAPPRFT & MIIT Order No. 5 (effective March 10, 2016); the Online Publishing Service License regime for games, apps, and e-books online — foreign-investment ban and in-China server requirement. Read the translation →
China Measures for the Record-Filing of Non-Operational Internet Information Services
The ICP record-filing (ICP 备案) regime (MII Order No. 33, as amended by MIIT Order No. 68, 2024): the mandatory filing to lawfully host a non-commercial website on mainland-China servers. Read the translation →
China Measures for the Administration of Foreign-Related Surveys
English translation of China's Measures for the Administration of Foreign-Related Surveys (National Bureau of Statistics Order No. 7) — the rules governing how overseas organizations may run market and social surveys in China. Read the translation →
China Health Gaming Advisory
China Official government health advisory for gamers. Prioritize safety, avoid piracy, and balance gaming for a healthier lifestyle. Know your limits. Read the translation →
China Measures for the Administration of Internet Information Services
English-translated version of the China Measures for the Administration of Internet Information Services in China, and it's effective since September 25, 2000. Read the translation →Ready to Accelerate Your Site in China Legitimately?
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