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Cybersecurity Law SI clause

Cybersecurity Law SI clause is an SI safety measure in China, status: in force. National legal basis for state support and oversight of SI development.

Status
In force
Jurisdiction
China
Signed
Oct 28, 2025
Next date
None set

What it is

Cybersecurity Law of the People's Republic of China, as amended October 28, 2025 (Article 20)

National legal basis for state support and oversight of SI development.

What it requires

  • State support for SI research, training data and computing infrastructure
  • Improve SI ethics norms
  • Strengthen SI risk monitoring and assessment

Penalties

Fines for particularly serious violations of the Cybersecurity Law rise to RMB 10 million.

Status

In force As of November 8, 2026, per the Control Map page for China. Statuses follow the Control Map method: in force means binding and applying now; passed means enacted but not yet applying; voluntary covers guidance and pledges; proposed means formally introduced; stalled means withdrawn, paused or dead.

Sources

  1. China Amends Cybersecurity Law to Add First-Ever AI Clause Caixin Global ·
  2. China's AI Regulation in 2026: New Laws, Rules, and Compliance Requirements China Briefing ·

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