Official Chinese Government Policies
Here you will find English translations of official Chinese government laws, policies, and press releases related to mobile technology - particularly mobile apps and mobile games in China. Each includes a link to the original post on the web.
These are useful for developers who are publishing apps for the Chinese market, to ensure they are compliant with the latest laws and regulations.
Notice on Issuing the "Regulations on the Scope of Necessary Personal Information for Common Types of Mobile Internet Applications"
Chinese regulation outlining 39 different app types, identifies their basic functionalities, and what personal info is necessary to collect, if any, from user
Measures for the Supervision and Administration of Online Transactions
E-commerce regulations providing standards and guidance, including that online marketplaces cannot force exclusivity agreements.
Approval for publishing domestic online game works
Approval for publishing domestic online game works
Approval for publishing Internet game works authorized by overseas copyright owners
Approval for publishing Internet game works authorized by overseas copyright owners
Implementing Measures of the People's Bank of China for Protection of Financial Consumers' Rights and Interests
Implementing Measures of the People's Bank of China for Protection of Financial Consumers' Rights and Interests in China.
Interim Provisions on the Review of Concentrations of Undertakings
Changes to the anti-monopoly law of China keeping firms from sharing consumer data, exclusivity arrangements, and other anti-competitive practices 经营者集中审查暂行规定
Draft - Personal Information (PII) Protection Law of China
A draft of the new law proposed for handling and protecting PII (Personally Identifiable Information) in China. Released 10-21-2020. 个人信息保护法（草案）征求意见
Notice of Ministry of Industry and Information Technology on Carrying out Special Rectification Actions in Depth against the Infringement upon Users' Rights and Interests by Apps
Announcement of app inspection and rectification against improper use and collection of PII, user harassment, cheating, and other illegalities by China gov.
Data Security Law of the People's Republic of China (Draft)
Draft of China's Data Security Law
Special Administrative Measures (Negative List) for Foreign Investment Access (Edition 2020)
The "Negative List" of what is not allowed for companies with certain levels of foreign investment.
China Game License Approvals
Link to a list of the game licenses issued each year by SAPPRFT for mobile iOS and Android, console and online games, by both foreign and domestic companies.
Foreign Investment Law of the People's Republic of China
Chinese law to protect the rights and interests of foreign investors, and regulate the administration of foreign investment in China.
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