Decoding China’s Ethnic Unity Law: Assimilation, Extraterritoriality, and the Reconstruction of National Identity

The enactment of the Ethnic Unity Law in early 2026 represents a watershed moment in the People’s Republic of China’s (PRC) approach to its 55 recognized ethnic minority groups, formalizing…

Supreme People’s Court Opinions on the Lawful Handling of Civil Disputes Involving Artificial Intelligence

The Supreme People’s Court (SPC) of China has officially issued a comprehensive set of judicial guidelines aimed at regulating the burgeoning field of artificial intelligence (AI) and providing a clear…

China Enhances Digital Safeguards for Youth with New State Council Draft Rules on Minor Protection Online

China’s State Council has unveiled a comprehensive new draft authority aimed at consolidating and expanding the nation’s regulatory framework for protecting minors in the digital sphere. This latest legislative volley…

China Unveils Comprehensive Draft Cyberviolence Law to Combat Online Harassment and Protect Digital Rights

The People’s Republic of China has released a comprehensive draft of the Cyberviolence Law, marking a significant escalation in the state’s efforts to regulate the digital sphere and provide legal…

Fujian Provincial Social Credit Regulations

The Fujian Provincial People’s Congress has officially promulgated the Fujian Provincial Social Credit Regulations, a comprehensive legislative framework designed to standardize the collection, evaluation, and application of social credit information…

China Advances Legislative Framework for Procuratorate Public Interest Litigation with New Draft Law

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

The Passing of Justice William Gummow, a Respected Jurist on Hong Kong’s Highest Court

The Hong Kong legal community is mourning the loss of Justice William Gummow, a distinguished Non-Permanent Judge of the Court of Final Appeal (CFA), who passed away at the age…

China Unveils Comprehensive Draft Provisions to Strengthen the Protection of Minors in the Digital Environment

In a decisive move to overhaul the digital landscape for the nation’s youth, the Chinese government has released a comprehensive set of draft regulations titled Provisions on Ensuring the Healthy…

China Law on Countering Transnational Corruption Draft

The Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress has released the full text of the China Law on Countering Transnational Corruption (Draft), marking a significant escalation in Beijing’s efforts to…

China Establishes Comprehensive Legal Framework with New Draft Law on Countering Cyberviolence

China has officially entered the final stages of codifying its most ambitious legal framework to date targeting online harassment with the release of the draft Law on Countering Cyberviolence. Published…