Public Security Organs Rules on the Collection of Electronic Data Evidence (Draft for Comment)

The Ministry of Public Security has released a comprehensive set of draft regulations titled the "Public Security Organs Rules on the Collection of Electronic Data Evidence," aimed at standardizing the…

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

China’s highest judicial and law enforcement authorities have issued a comprehensive update to the nation’s criminal justice framework, signaling a significant shift toward procedural efficiency and the standardization of sentencing.…

Procuratorial Public Interest Litigation Law of the People’s Republic of China Second Review Draft

The National People’s Congress of the People’s Republic of China has released the second review draft of the Law on Procuratorial Public Interest Litigation, marking a significant milestone in the…

Regulations on Government Affairs Data Sharing

The State Council of the People’s Republic of China has formally promulgated a comprehensive legal framework aimed at revolutionizing how public sector information is managed, shared, and protected. These regulations,…

Explanation of the National List of Basic Penalty Measures for Untrustworthiness (2026 Edition)

The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) and the People’s Bank of China (PBOC), in collaboration with the member units of the State Council’s Interdepartmental Conference on the Establishment of…

中华人民共和国反网络暴力法 (征求意见稿)

Background and Legislative Context The introduction of the draft Law on Countering Cyberviolence comes at a critical juncture for China’s digital governance. For over a decade, China has grappled with…

Tong Lihua and the Rise of User Rights in the Digital Age: Rethinking Platform Governance and Social Law

The traditional legal framework that governs online interactions is increasingly coming under fire for being fundamentally misaligned with the realities of modern life. For decades, the law has treated the…

Provisions on the Management of Multi-Channel Distribution Services for Internet Information Content

The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC), in conjunction with several high-level state departments including the Ministry of Public Security, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, and the State Administration for…

China Advances Specialized Legal Framework for Procuratorate Public Interest Litigation with Second Draft Release

The Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress has officially released the second reading draft of the Law on Procuratorate Public Interest Litigation, marking a significant milestone in the codification…

Fujian Province Social Credit Regulations

Fujian Province has officially announced the comprehensive implementation of its new Social Credit Regulations, a landmark legislative framework designed to standardize the collection, management, and application of social credit information…