# People's Republic of China

Type: government

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## Timeline

- **2026-07-16**: WAICO Signing Ceremony — Twenty-nine nations, led by Russia and China, sign the agreement to create the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization in Shanghai. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres attends.
- **2026-03-13**: Global Impetus Report — International observers note the law's role in stabilizing global green tech supply chains.
- **2025-06-15**: ETS Sector Expansion — Ministry of Ecology and Environment adds steel and aluminum to the national carbon trading scheme.
- **2025-01-01**: Implementation Begins — The Energy Law takes effect, prioritizing renewable energy and market-based pricing.
- **2024-11-08**: Energy Law Adopted — The National People's Congress formally adopts the first comprehensive Energy Law.

## Recent coverage (2 stories)

### 29-Nation AI Pact Raises Legal Risks for Global Tech Firms
2026-07-19 13:38:45 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 7

Russia and China's new World AI Cooperation Organization creates a parallel governance framework that could conflict with GDPR and the EU AI Act, posing compliance challenges for multinationals. The pact's 29 members may demand adherence to opaque 'people-centered' standards.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/waico-29-nation-ai-pact-legal-risks

### China’s Energy Law and Carbon Market Expansion Set Global Green Standards
2026-03-13 20:19:46 · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 3

China’s implementation of its landmark Energy Law and the expansion of its National Carbon Market are reshaping global green development. These regulatory shifts transition the world’s second-largest economy from administrative energy controls to a market-driven, decarbonized framework with significant implications for global supply chains.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/china-landmark-green-legislation-2026-analysis

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