China AI regulation and generative AI policy

Central rules and drafts on artificial intelligence, recommendation algorithms, and generative AI.

Latest policy documents

• Added 2026-10-17

  MIIT Notice on Second-Batch Construction Entities for Manufacturing Digital Transformation Promotion Centers

• Published 2026-10-14

  Opinions on Strengthening the Intellectual Property Public Service System

  Sets out measures to improve the coverage, quality, coordination, and digital capabilities of intellectual property public services. It calls for stronger support for technology innovation, industrial upgrading, and the use of intellectual

• Published 2026-10-13

  Notice of the National Railway Administration on Issuing the 15th Five-Year Plan for Railway Science and Technology

  The plan sets the direction, goals, and priority tasks for railway science and technology innovation during the 15th Five-Year period. It prioritizes core technology development, digital and AI applications, safety, greener railways, and st

• Added 2026-10-09

  Personal Information Protection Law of the People's Republic of China

• Published 2026-10-08

  Notice Issuing the Plan to Expand and Upgrade Medical Rehabilitation and Nursing Care

  The plan directs a nationwide expansion and improvement of medical rehabilitation and nursing care, emphasizing greater capacity, service quality, balanced access and continuity. It sets measures for service networks, workforce development,

• Published 2026-09-20

  Notice on Further Strengthening Rare Disease Prevention and Treatment

  The notice directs authorities to strengthen rare disease prevention, screening, diagnosis, and treatment. It also calls for improved clinical service networks, medical quality control, professional training, and research and application of

• Published 2026-09-11

  MIIT Notice Issuing the “AI + Software” Special Action Implementation Plan

  The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology issued the “AI + Software” Special Action Implementation Plan. It asks local industrial and information technology authorities to implement the plan in light of local circumstances.

• Published 2026-09-11

  Action Plan for High-Quality Development of Digital Rural Areas (2026–2030)

  The plan sets out actions to strengthen rural digital infrastructure and data resources, digitize agriculture and rural industries, improve public services, and support digital rural governance. It also addresses skills, collaboration, targ

• Published 2026-09-04

  Implementation Plan for Coordinated Digital and Green Transformation (2026–2030)

  The plan sets out measures to integrate digital and green technologies and apply digital tools to low-carbon transformation across key sectors. It sets 2030 goals for improving energy efficiency in computing facilities and 5G base stations,

• Published 2026-08-31

  Notice Issuing the Action Plan for Improving and Developing Special Education during the 15th Five-Year Plan Period

  The plan sets out measures to expand access to special education, improve teaching quality and support, develop digital and AI-enabled education, and strengthen funding, facilities, staffing, and international cooperation. It targets keepin

• Published 2026-08-21

  Action Plan for Promoting High-Quality Development of Internet and Information Enterprises (2026–2030)

  Sets out measures to strengthen internet and information enterprises’ innovation, industrial upgrading, overseas operations, security, business environment, and access to finance, data, and talent. It aims to improve the sector’s competitiv

• Published 2026-07-31

  Notice on Issuing the 15th Five-Year Plan for Intellectual Property Protection and Use

  The plan sets priorities for strengthening intellectual property creation, use, protection, management, and public services during the 15th Five-Year Plan period. It calls for legal and institutional improvements, stronger enforcement, bett

• Published 2026-07-23

  Notice of the State Council on Issuing the National Fitness Plan (2026–2030)

  The plan sets out national priorities and measures to improve public fitness services and expand participation in physical exercise through 2030. It establishes goals for facilities, sports participation, guidance services, digital applicat

• Published 2026-07-13

  Notice on Issuing the National Health Plan for the 15th Five-Year Plan Period

  The plan sets priorities for improving public health, disease prevention, medical services, health-system capacity, and health-sector governance. It also promotes health-sector innovation, digital transformation, traditional Chinese medicin

• Published 2026-06-29

  State Council Notice Issuing the Education Development 15th Five-Year Plan

  The plan sets national priorities for developing education during the 15th Five-Year Plan period, including improving education quality and equity, strengthening education's support for science and talent, and advancing digital and AI-enabl

• Published 2026-06-17

  Notice on the 15th Five-Year Plan for Implementing the Employment-First Strategy

  Sets out a national plan to implement the employment-first strategy and promote high-quality and full employment. It calls for coordinated macroeconomic and industrial policies, workforce development, employment services, worker protections

• Published 2026-06-08

  State Council Notice on Issuing the 15th Five-Year Plan for Building a Modern Emergency Response System

  The plan sets out priorities for modernizing China’s emergency management system, including shifting toward risk prevention, improving disaster response capacity, and strengthening emergency services at the local level. It also calls for st

• Published 2026-06-02

  State Council Notice on the 15th Five-Year Plan for Accelerating Agricultural and Rural Modernization

  The plan sets priorities and targets for accelerating agricultural and rural modernization during the 15th Five-Year Plan period. It covers food security, agricultural productivity and technology, rural incomes and services, green developme

• Published 2026-05-11

  Notice of the General Office of the State Council on the State Council's 2026 Legislative Work Plan

  Sets the State Council's 2026 legislative agenda, listing projects for submission to the National People's Congress Standing Committee, planned administrative regulations, and preparatory projects. It also sets expectations for improving le