The case involving the Chinese security firm Nuctech illustrates the extent to which extraterritorial legal claims are increasingly shaping global trade. Under the Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR), the EU is investigating potential competition-distorting Chinese subsidies and is demanding extensive information on financing and state support. Beijing reacted sharply and, for the first time, officially prohibited… Continue reading Extraterritorial Legal Claims
Category: Data Protection
Cybersecurity: Tightening of Reporting Requirements
China is once again tightening regulatory requirements for companies operating in the digital space. The National Measures for the Management of Cybersecurity Incident Reporting took effect on November 1, 2025, and clarify the obligations set forth in the CSL, DSL, and PIPL. This further tightens the compliance regime for companies doing business in China. At… Continue reading Cybersecurity: Tightening of Reporting Requirements
Data in the 15th Five-Year Plan
The 15th Five-Year Plan (2026 – 2030) marks a strategic reorientation in the handling of data. While the economic use of data and the creation of value from it continue to be specifically promoted, data security is simultaneously defined as a fundamental prerequisite for stability. As a result, data is being given greater economic value… Continue reading Data in the 15th Five-Year Plan
Stricter requirements for cybersecurity
Since January 1, 2026, stricter requirements have been in force in China under the Cybersecurity Law (CSL). The changes significantly expand the regulatory framework and increase compliance pressure in the areas of cybersecurity, data protection, and AI governance, particularly for foreign companies with ties to China. The key point is the expanded extraterritorial application. While… Continue reading Stricter requirements for cybersecurity
The launch of digital identity
On July 15, 2025, China officially introduced digital identities (digital IDs) – a centralized, state-controlled system for authenticating individuals online. The National Cyber ID Authentication consists of a combination of numbers and letters and is mandatory for using many online services. To register, citizens must upload their identity documents, have their face scanned, and provide… Continue reading The launch of digital identity
New Regulations for Data Audits
On February 14, 2025, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) published the Administrative Measures for Compliance Audits on the Protection of Personal Data, which will come into effect on May 1, 2025. The new regulations apply to all companies in China that process personal data and define clear requirements regarding the frequency of self-assessments as… Continue reading New Regulations for Data Audits
Labeling Requirements for AI-Generated Content
The Cyberspace Administration of China, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the Ministry of Public Security, and the National Radio and Television Administration have jointly issued new regulations introducing mandatory labeling for AI-generated content. These measures will take effect on September 1, 2025, and require platforms to clearly mark content created by AI systems.… Continue reading Labeling Requirements for AI-Generated Content
New Regulations for Data Audits
On February 14, 2025, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) published the Administrative Measures for Compliance Audits on the Protection of Personal Data, which will come into effect on May 1, 2025. The new regulations apply to all companies in China that process personal data and define clear requirements regarding the frequency of self-assessments as… Continue reading New Regulations for Data Audits
Certification Marks Secure Trust in China
A certification mark does not serve to distinguish a company from its competitors but guarantees specific quality characteristics of goods or services. Examples include the Fairtrade seal, which ensures fair trading conditions for producers, or the TÜV mark, which confirms safety and quality testing by TÜV. The Blue Angel, which stands for environmentally friendly products,… Continue reading Certification Marks Secure Trust in China
National Cyberspace ID
China is on the verge of introducing a national Cyberspace ID, which could fundamentally change access to online platforms. The National Cyber ID Authentication is expected to consist of a combination of numbers and letters and will be mandatory for using many online services. To register, citizens will need to upload their identification documents, undergo… Continue reading National Cyberspace ID
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