China Tightens Enforcement of Rules in Criminal Cases of Corruption and Bribery
Supreme People’s Court and Supreme People’s Procuratorate
Starting 1 May 2026, new measures aim to strengthen enforcement against cases of corruption, bribery and embezzlement by setting clearer monetary thresholds and clarifying valuation rules for shares, luxury goods and other assets. Authorities may pursue broader asset recovery, confiscate equivalent property, while rewarding voluntary disclosure, cooperation and restitution. Read the full text in Chinese >
Draft for Comments on Data Management Regulations
Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC)
This draft regulation would ease personal information compliance for small processors in China handling data on fewer than 100 000 individuals. It would allow simplified privacy notices, lighter audit and impact assessment requirements, and, in some cases, reliance on platform or shared rules. It would also broadens exemptions for cross-border data transfers regarding contracts, HR management, emergencies and limited volumes of non-sensitive data. Read the full text in Chinese >
Measures for the Expansion and Upgrade of Comprehensive Bonded Zones
State Council
The measures aim to promote trade, including cross-border e-commerce, with more flexible warehousing and re-export arrangements. Authorities vow to ease customs procedures, simplify domestic sales certification for eligible goods, and facilitate cross-border foreign exchange and RMB settlement. Read the text in Chinese >
