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Timeline

  1. Reform Commitment

    Formal announcement of legislative support for national reform and development goals.

  2. Work Report Presentation

    The legislative work report highlights the transition toward high-quality lawmaking.

  3. NPC Session Opens

    The National People's Congress begins its annual session in Beijing.

  4. Official Legislative Commitment

    State authorities formally announce the strengthening of research for a national AI Law.

  5. Draft AI Law Research

    Academic and state-led bodies begin circulating model AI law drafts.

  6. Generative AI Measures

    Interim measures for generative AI services go into effect.

  7. Algorithm Regulation

    China implements management provisions on algorithmic recommendations.

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China Signals Acceleration of Comprehensive National AI Law Framework

China has announced a strategic commitment to intensify research into artificial intelligence legislation, signaling a transition from departmental rules to a unified national legal framework. The move, revealed during the 2026 legislative session, aims to harmonize rapid technological advancement with national security and ethical governance.

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