Decoding the Framework: China’s Comprehensive Enterprise Credit Assessment System and the Evolution of Corporate Regulation

The implementation of China’s comprehensive enterprise credit assessments represents the most significant evolution of the nation’s regulatory landscape, yet it remains one of the most misunderstood systems in global discourse.…

Explanation of the Basic National Directory of Public Credit Information (2026 Version)

The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) and the People’s Bank of China (PBOC), in coordination with the Inter-departmental Conference on the Establishment of a Social Credit System, have officially…

全国失信惩戒措施基础清单(2026 年版)

Centralization and Legal Standardization The 2026 Edition arrives at a critical juncture in the development of China’s social credit system. For years, the system faced criticism for a lack of…

Redefining Power in the Digital Age: Tong Lihua’s Framework for User Rights and Platform Governance

The traditional legal framework that categorizes online activity primarily as commercial transactions is increasingly failing to address the complexities of the modern digital landscape. As platforms evolve from simple service…

互联网信息内容多渠道分发服务管理规定

A Comprehensive Framework for MCN Oversight The provisions define "Multi-Channel Distribution Services" as professional organizations that provide planning, production, distribution, marketing, and management services for internet user accounts. This encompasses…

Rules for Public Security Organs’ Electronic Data Evidence Collection (Draft for Comments)

The Ministry of Public Security of the People’s Republic of China has released a comprehensive new draft of regulations titled the Rules for Public Security Organs’ Electronic Data Evidence Collection.…

Guiding Opinions on the Application of the Leniency System for Pleas and Punishments 2026

The Supreme People’s Court, the Supreme People’s Procuratorate, the Ministry of Public Security, the Ministry of National Security, and the Ministry of Justice have jointly issued an updated framework to…

China Advances Comprehensive Legal Framework with Public Interest Litigation Law Second Review Draft

The legislative body of the People’s Republic of China has released the second review draft of the Public Interest Litigation Law, a landmark piece of legislation designed to formalize and…

Four Police Officers Lose Appeals Against Convictions for Framing Homeless Man and Perverting Justice

The Hong Kong Court of Appeal has upheld the convictions and sentences of four police officers who were found guilty of framing a Vietnamese street sleeper for drug possession and…

中华人民共和国反外国不当域外管辖条例

Overview of the New Regulatory Framework The regulations are grounded in a suite of foundational Chinese laws, including the National Security Law, the Foreign Relations Law, and the Law on…