China’s Evolving Legal Landscape: An In-Depth Analysis of the Second Draft of the Procuratorate Public Interest Litigation Law

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

China Releases Draft Law on Countering Cyberviolence to Strengthen Legal Framework Against Online Harassment

The People’s Republic of China has taken a definitive step toward codifying its response to digital harassment with the release of the draft Law on Countering Cyberviolence. This legislative milestone…

Fujian Province Social Credit Regulations

Fujian Province has officially enacted a comprehensive legal framework to govern the collection, evaluation, and application of social credit information, marking a significant milestone in the regional development of China’s…

Rules on the Electronic Data Collection and Forensics of Public Security Organs (Draft for Comments)

The Ministry of Public Security of the People’s Republic of China has released a comprehensive draft of the updated "Rules on the Electronic Data Collection and Forensics of Public Security…

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

China’s highest judicial and administrative authorities have issued a comprehensive set of new guidelines designed to refine and standardize the country’s criminal justice system, marking a significant evolution in how…

Procuratorate 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 Procuratorate Public Interest Litigation Law, marking a significant milestone in the evolution…

Regulations on the Sharing of Government Affairs Data

The State Council of the People’s Republic of China has officially promulgated the Regulations on the Sharing of Government Affairs Data, a landmark legislative framework designed to modernize the nation’s…

Cyberviolence Law of the People’s Republic of China (Draft for Comments)

The People’s Republic of China has unveiled a comprehensive draft law specifically designed to combat the growing prevalence of online abuse, harassment, and the spread of malicious misinformation. This legislative…

Tong Lihua and the Law of the User: A User Rights-Based Approach to Platform Regulation

The traditional legal framework that governs digital interactions is increasingly out of step with the reality of the 21st-century digital ecosystem. For decades, the law has treated online activity primarily…

互联网信息内容多渠道分发服务管理规定

Core Mandates and Institutional Accountability The new provisions apply to any entity providing multi-channel distribution services within the mainland territory of the People’s Republic of China. Under Article 30, "multi-channel…