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…

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…

Decoding Chinas Corporate Social Credit System The Shift Toward Comprehensive Enterprise Assessments

The implementation of the Comprehensive Enterprise Credit Status Assessment System marks a pivotal evolution in China’s regulatory landscape, effectively steering the nation’s social credit ambitions away from the speculative realm…

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 collaboration with members of the Inter-Departmental Conference on the Establishment of a Social Credit System,…

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 coordination with the State Council’s Interdepartmental Conference on the Establishment of a Social Credit System,…

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

The rapid evolution of the digital economy has fundamentally altered the relationship between individuals and the virtual environments they inhabit, rendering traditional legal frameworks centered on consumer protection increasingly obsolete.…

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

The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC), in coordination with the Ministry of Public Security, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR), and the National…

Rules for Public Security Organ Electronic Data Evidence Collection

The Ministry of Public Security has issued a comprehensive new framework titled the Rules for Public Security Organ Electronic Data Evidence Collection, signaling a major shift in how digital information…

Guiding Opinions on the Application of the System of Leniency for Those Who Admit Guilt and Accept Punishment 2026

The Supreme People’s Court, the Supreme People’s Procuratorate, the Ministry of Public Security, the Ministry of State Security, and the Ministry of Justice have jointly issued the 2026 Guiding Opinions…

中华人民共和国检察公益诉讼法 (二次审议稿)

A Unified Framework for Public Interest Protection The Second Review Draft is structured into six comprehensive chapters, covering general provisions, jurisdiction, investigation and filing, trial procedures, enforcement, and supplementary provisions.…