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2025
- In forceDeadline
AI content labelling measures take effect
Labelling duties for AI-generated content apply from this date (Article 14).
China Law Translate (English translation of CAC et al. measures), Mar 7, 2025
- In forceOrder
State Council 'AI+' (AI Plus) action opinions published (Guofa [2025] No. 11)
National plan to spread AI across the economy: next-generation smart devices and AI agents in over 70% use by 2027 and over 90% by 2030, in six priority areas.
“深入实施“人工智能+”行动”
State Council of the PRC (gov.cn), in Chinese, Aug 26, 2025
- PassedOrder
China's Global AI Governance Action Plan (World AI Conference, Shanghai)
13-point plan published by China's Foreign Ministry calling for shared standards, AI safety testing and traceability, help for the Global South, and the UN as the main channel for AI governance.
“AI presents unprecedented opportunities for development, and it also brings unprecedented risks and challenges.”
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the PRC, Jul 26, 2025
- In forceRule or guidance
Measures for Labeling of AI-Generated Synthetic Content issued
CAC, MIIT, the Ministry of Public Security and the broadcasting regulator require visible labels and machine-readable metadata labels on AI-generated text, audio, images, video and virtual scenes; platforms must check for them.
China Law Translate (English translation of CAC et al. measures), Mar 7, 2025
2023
- In forceDeadline
Generative AI interim measures take effect
The generative AI service rules apply from this date.
China Law Translate (English translation), Jul 10, 2023
- In forceRule or guidance
Interim Measures for the Management of Generative AI Services issued
Seven agencies led by the CAC set rules for public-facing generative AI: providers must uphold 'Core Socialist Values', and those with public-opinion influence need a security assessment and algorithm filing.
“Uphold the Core Socialist Values”
China Law Translate (English translation), Jul 10, 2023
- In forceRule or guidance
Deep synthesis provisions take effect (issued 2022-11-25)
CAC, MIIT and police rules for 'deep synthesis' (deepfake) services: real-name users, visible labels on content that could mislead, security assessments for face and voice tools, and filing for services with public-opinion influence.
China Law Translate (English translation), Nov 25, 2022
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