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Decision on Amending the Cybersecurity Law of the People's Republic of China (AI provisions)

In forceLawBinding关于修改《中华人民共和国网络安全法》的决定

Amends China's Cybersecurity Law to add a dedicated article (Art. 20) supporting AI research, infrastructure and training-data resources while requiring improved AI ethics norms, risk monitoring/assessment and safety supervision. The amendment also raises fines, up to RMB 10 million for especially serious harm.

Why it matters

AI is now named in a national statute in China, giving CAC a firmer legal basis for AI-specific rules and higher fines.

What it requires

Security testingPenalties

Penalties

Fines up to RMB 10 million for violations causing especially serious cybersecurity harm.

SourceXinhua / CAC: https://www.news.cn/politics/20251028/b3400522666a4b3f8c844b9fa6c31131/c.htmlSecondary: https://www.cac.gov.cn/2026-01/02/c_1769093523928606.htm Checked against the source on 4 Oct 2026.

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Decision on Amending the Cybersecurity Law of the People's Republic of China (AI provisions). Standing Committee of the National People's Congress. Status: In force. wheresthe.ai, https://wheresthe.ai/rule/cn-cybersecurity-law-amendment-2025/ (verified 4 Oct 2026).

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