China Adopts New Trademark Law
National People’s Congress (NPC)
In late June, China adopted the amended Trademark Law, which addresses many long-term concerns of SMEs while having an impact on trademark prosecution, enforcement and brand protection strategies of SMEs operating in or entering the market. Read more in English on the China IP SME Helpdesk’s website >
New Rules on Industrial and Supply Chain Security Investigations
Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM)
The new measures, under the Announcement No. 24 on 22 June 2026, set out triggers to investigation procedures and enforcement measures for official probes into foreign states, organisations or individuals whose restrictive or discriminatory actions allegedly undermine China’s industrial and supply chain stability. Read the full text in Chinese >
Draft Amendment to China’s E-Commerce Law Opens for Public Consultation
State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR), MOFCOM
The proposed amendment aims to further regulate e-commerce platform operators, updating compliance obligations, consumer protection and market conduct. The draft revision of the E-Commerce Law is open for public feedback until 4 August 2026. Read the full text in Chinese >
Beijing Strengthens Role of Trade Unions with New Measures
Standing Committee of the Beijing Municipal People’s Congress
Beijing has revised its implementing measures for the Trade Union Law with new rules strengthening the protection of gig workers and workers in other forms of employment. The amendments require trade unions to support the establishment of unions in platform companies and cover dispatched workers, allow collective bargaining over algorithms, and expand labour dispute mediation. Read the full text in Chinese >
Shanghai AMR Releases Guidelines for Establishing a New AI Standards System
Shanghai Administration for Market Regulation
Issued on 22 July 2026, the city’s 3-year roadmap lays out a comprehensive local standard system for artificial intelligence, covering technical requirements for AI-enabled products, and targets for new national and international standards. Exporters of relevant hardware, software or vertical solutions will need to align with new interoperability, performance testing and compliance rules to access the market. Read the text in Chinese >
