China — AI Law & Policy Updates

Interim Measures for the Management of Generative AI Services (effective Aug 15, 2023) · Provisions on Deep Synthesis of Internet Information Services (Jan 2023) · Algorithm Recommendation Provisions (March 2022) · Measures for Labeling AI-Generated Synthetic Content + GB 45438-2025 (effective Sept 1, 2025) — Status: Multiple sector rules in force China regulates AI through a stack of binding, sector-specific rules from the Cyberspace Administration (CAC) rather than one omnibus law. Businesses providing generative-AI, algorithmic-recommendation, or deep-synthesis services to the Chinese public must ensure content legality, complete algorithm filings and security assessments, verify real-name user identity, and — since September 1, 2025 — apply both explicit (visible) and implicit (metadata) labels to all AI-generated content. Recent developments: China introduces rules to rein in AI companion bots amid emotional dependency concerns — China Daily (2026-07-16) China AI Chatbot Regulations Target Emotional Dependency — The Cryptonomist (2026-07-16) China's regulation on AI companions takes force — IAPP (2026-07-15) Inside China's Governed AI Machine: New Book Explains How Regulation Became AI Infrastructure — Yahoo Finance (2026-07-14) Full coverage on AI Law Tracker →