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Selling Connected Products in China? Prepare for the New Cybersecurity Label
China’s Cybersecurity Label is a voluntary regime for internet-connected products taking effect on July 1, 2026. While not mandatory, it may become an important buyer-trust and procurement signal for foreign IoT companies selling in China.
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Shanghai Expands Data Export Negative List Regime: What Foreign Businesses Need to Know
Shanghai’s new data export negative list has been expanded to cover the entire city, reducing compliance burdens for more companies and setting a precedent in China.
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China Cybersecurity Label Explained: Why ‘Optional’ Doesn’t Mean Irrelevant
For foreign companies selling smart devices, routers, cameras, or any IoT product in China, the new voluntary cybersecurity label is not just a logo but signals whether your product meets China’s security baseline, and increasingly, whether it gets chosen at all.
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Do I Need a License to Operate Online in China? A Guide for Foreign Companies
Before launching a website, mobile app, or digital platform in China, foreign companies face one fundamental question: do they need a license? In most cases, the answer is yes—and often more than one.
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Are You Exposed Under China’s 2026 Personal Information Protection Campaigns?
China’s 2026 enforcement actions signal a decisive move toward practical, sector‑specific execution of the PIPL. Foreign businesses must now demonstrate day‑to‑day compliance across systems, vendors, and internal processes.
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China’s MIIT Introduces New Technology Contract Registration Requirements for 2026
China has released updated rules governing the recognition and registration of technology contracts. The new requirements, effective March 1, 2026, are a crucial step for companies to access tech-related tax incentives.
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China’s New Vehicle Data Export Guidelines: How Automakers Should Prepare
China has released the 2026 Guidelines for the Security of Cross Border Transfer of Vehicle Data, offering industry-specific clarity on data export compliance requirements.
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China PIPL: Key Compliance Signals from CAC’s January 2026 Q&A
China’s data protection regime is entering a more operational phase, with regulators placing greater emphasis on definitions, documentation, and accountability. The CAC’s January 2026 Q&A highlights how FIEs should translate legal requirements into practical compliance measures.