TechnologyRegulation
China Enforces World-First AI Emotional Interaction Rules
China's new rules for AI emotional interaction services take effect, setting a global precedent for governing AI companions and virtual friends.
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TechnologyRegulation
China Issues Landmark Safety Standard for Driver Assistance
China has issued its first mandatory national safety standard for L2 driver assistance systems, GB 47955—2026, set to take effect on January 1, 2027.
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TechnologyRegulation
EU Orders Meta to Fix 'Addictive Design' on Its Platforms
The European Commission has ordered Meta to redesign Facebook and Instagram, citing addictive features that breach the Digital Services Act.
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RegulationMedia
China Punishes Accounts Over Improper Short Video Labeling
China's CAC punishes accounts and platforms for failing to label fictional and AI-generated content in short videos, cleaning up over 241,000 violations.
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TechnologyRegulation
China Opens Robot School: Machines Must Pass Exams to Deploy
China's first robot school opens in Hangzhou, requiring machines to undergo vocational training and pass certification exams before workplace deployment.
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BusinessRegulation
China's Jade Hub Bans Deceptive Live-Streaming Tactics
China's Yunnan Dehong Prefecture bans scripted marketing in jewelry live-streaming, targeting deceptive 'sob story' tactics that exploited fake actors.
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RegulationSociety
China Launches Cybersecurity Labels and Urban Renewal Plan
China's cybersecurity labeling rules take effect July 1, while a new urban renewal plan targets 1,500 old districts with 97B yuan in investment.
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ConsumerRegulation
China's First Mandatory Standard Targets Express Packaging
China's first mandatory standard on express packaging takes effect July 1, limiting layers and tape to cut waste across billions of parcels.
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Real EstateRegulation
Guangzhou Fines Developer for Illegal Area-Stealing
Guangzhou fines developer nearly 100,000 RMB for illegal renovations to boost floor area, marking first public penalty for 'stealing area' in real estate.
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EnvironmentRegulation
Firm Falsely Claims Official Access to Gaoligong Reserve
An institution falsely claimed official cooperation to access Gaoligong Mountain Nature Reserve. Baoshan Management Bureau issued a swift denial.
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EntertainmentRegulation
China Proposes First Industry-Wide Rules for Micro-Dramas
China's NRTA proposes first industry-wide micro-drama rules with three-tier classification, AI labeling, and export incentives for the $16.5B sector.
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EconomyRegulation
China Moves to Curb Food Delivery 'Subsidy Wars'
China's market regulator proposes new rules to rein in excessive food delivery subsidies, targeting 'involution-style' competition distorting the market.
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EconomyRegulation
China to Curb Food Delivery 'Subsidy Wars' with New Rules
China's market regulator proposes new rules to rein in food delivery platform subsidy wars that have distorted competition and hurt small businesses.
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RegulationTechnology
China Regulators Summon Trip.com, Meituan Over Ticket Sales
Chinese regulators summoned Trip.com, Meituan and five other platforms over deceptive train ticket sales and data privacy violations.
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EconomyRegulation
Beijing Cracks Down on E-Commerce 'Involution,' Probes J&T
Beijing regulators summon five major e-commerce platforms over 'involution-style' competition, while the State Post Bureau probes J&T Express.
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Health & MedicineRegulation
China Revamps Drug Clinical Trial Standards with Data Rules
China releases updated GCP standards for drug clinical trials, adding a new data governance chapter and aligning with international best practices.
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TechnologyRegulation
China Cracks Down on Misleading App Pop-Up Redirects
China's MIIT issues new guidelines targeting intrusive app pop-up ads and shake-to-open redirects, threatening app removal for non-compliance.
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HousingRegulation
Belgium Fines Homeowners €1.1M for Undeclared Renovations
Belgian authorities have issued over €1.1M in fines since 2024 for undeclared home renovations, targeting homeowners who fail to report changes.
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EconomyRegulation
China's Anti-Monopoly Enforcement Surges in 2025
China's 2025 anti-monopoly report reveals 22 cases concluded, 706 mergers reviewed, and 60,000 policy measures amid intensified fair competition efforts.
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TechnologyRegulation
China Names 71 Apps for Illegally Collecting Personal Data
Chinese authorities named 71 mobile apps for illegally collecting personal data, part of a broader campaign to strengthen data privacy enforcement.
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TechnologyRegulation
China Targets Malicious Hype of Enterprise Info Online
China's cyberspace regulator launches a two-month campaign targeting malicious hype and defamation that harms business reputation online.
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RegulationEconomy
China Cracks Down on 'Involution' in Key Industries
China's market regulator launches an eight-month crackdown on 'involution-style' competition in live streaming and food delivery.
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HealthcareRegulation
China Tightens Rules on Online Prescription Drug Sales
China's NMPA issues new guidelines for online prescription drug retail, banning AI prescription review and live-streaming promotions to ensure safety.
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BusinessRegulation
Jiaxing Fruit Market Ban on Anhui Probed by Regulators
Jiaxing regulators probe a fruit market's ban on operators in Chuzhou, Anhui. Legal experts say it may violate China's Anti-Monopoly Law.
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SocietyRegulation
China Sets 'Red Lines' for Online Food Sales Safety
China's new online food sales regulations take effect, defining clear responsibilities for third-party platforms and sellers to boost food safety.
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