Business Law

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The New Foreign Trade Law of the People’s Republic of China (2025 Revision):Towards a More Strategic, Secure and Coordinated Foreign Trade Framework

With the 2025 Revision of the Foreign Trade Law of the People’s Republic of China (中华人民共和国对外贸易法), adopted on 27 December 2025 and scheduled to enter into force on 1 March 2026, China takes a significant step in the evolution of its international trade regulatory framework. This reform goes well beyond a mere technical update. It reflects a systemic rethinking of the role of foreign trade, which is now explicitly framed within the broader priorities of national security, indus

Economy

Cinalex

Jan 123 min read

Text describing the 2022 revision of China's Foreign Trade Law by the National People's Congress, focusing on the simplification of foreign trade dealer requirements and enhanced intellectual property protection.

China’s new Foreign Trade Law

China's Foreign Trade Law was revised (Dec 2022), notably repealing Article 9's registration requirement to simplify foreign trade access. The updated 64-article law expands the scope of trade dealers, reinforces IP protection, prohibits monopolistic behavior, and outlines trade remedies and legal liabilities, reflecting China's ongoing commitment to trade liberalization and a socialist market economy.

Business Law

Cinalex

Jan 25, 20233 min read