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

- **Jurisdiction:** China (CN)
- **Type:** Law · **Status:** In force · **Binding:** yes
- **Issued by:** Standing Committee of the National People's Congress
- **Proposed:** — · **Adopted:** 28 Oct 2025 · **Effective:** 1 Jan 2026
- **Obligations:** Security testing, Penalties
- **Sectors:** All sectors
- **Penalties:** Fines up to RMB 10 million for violations causing especially serious cybersecurity harm.

## Summary
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.

## Source
[Xinhua / CAC](https://www.news.cn/politics/20251028/b3400522666a4b3f8c844b9fa6c31131/c.html) · [secondary](https://www.cac.gov.cn/2026-01/02/c_1769093523928606.htm)
Checked against the source on 4 Oct 2026.

## Cite
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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