Knowledge Centre · AI & Tech
AI, Robotics & Emerging Technology Law — Knowledge Centre
Product, compliance, and investment teams ask: Can we launch this model or feature in China? What filings, labels, and data rules apply? This centre organises business-first guidance on AI regulation, data interfaces, IP, export controls, and counsel paths—for operators in China and Chinese tech going global.
- AI rules · governance
- Data training · PIPL
- Trade export controls
Legally reviewed by: Tongyu Yan, Cross-Border Data Transfer Counsel, for PIPL, data export and cybersecurity compliance scope. Last legally reviewed: 7 August 2026.Start here — flagship guide
Business guide to China’s AI rulebook
China’s AI Rules: Business Guide
Who is in scope, generative AI duties, labelling, security assessments, algorithm filing themes, checklist.
Open guide → New · TrackerAI Regulation Tracker
Monthly watch list: GenAI, deep synthesis, algorithms, data and trade interfaces.
Open tracker → New · CompareChina AI vs EU AI Act
Dual-region product design: what to reuse, what to rebuild, launch checklists.
Compare → DataData Privacy Centre
PIPL, cross-border transfers, and training-data interfaces.
Open centre → OutboundGoing Global Playbook
Export controls and host-market rules for Chinese tech exporters.
Open playbook → IndustryRobotics hub
Hardware + AI compliance journey.
Open →IndustrySemiconductors hub
Trade controls and supply secrecy for chips.
Open →Living reference: AI regulation tracker · Compare: China AI vs EU AI Act.
Regulatory stack (plain language)
AI products sit under multiple layers—not one “AI Act” only
- Generative AI / deep synthesis rules — content safety, labelling, user notices, security measures for providers and some users of synthesis tech.
- Algorithm recommendation / filing themes — internet information service algorithms with public opinion or social mobilisation attributes.
- Cyber & data — CSL, DSL, PIPL for training data, logs, and personal information (PIPL guide).
- Sector licences — finance, healthcare, autonomous driving, and other verticals add product rules.
- Trade controls — chips, tools, and dual-use tech for cross-border R&D and supply (US export controls orientation).
Start with the AI business guide for an operator checklist.
Data, training sets & privacy
IP, robotics & trade interfaces
IP counsel directory
Patents, trade secrets, training-data disputes.
Browse → SecretsTrade secrets framework
Model weights, datasets, and partner leakage.
Open → TradeUS export controls
Orientation for Chinese tech and equipment exporters.
Open → HardwareNNN for manufacturing
Robotics and hardware supply secrecy with China factories.
Open →Industry journey (AI company pattern)
Same spine for robotics and other emerging tech—swap sector licences
- Entity — China entity choice if operating onshore.
- AI product rules — AI business guide.
- Data compliance — privacy centre + transfer roadmap.
- IP — filings, secrets, open-source licence hygiene.
- Employment — first hire roadmap for China teams.
- Counsel — IP, business/contract, trade, disputes as needed.
General information only—not legal advice. AI and cyber rules change quickly. Last reviewed: August 2026 · China Law List Editorial