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The draft is already controversial, with some commentators concerned that it increases online surveillance, fortifies censorship, and extends long-arm jurisdiction to conduct overseas. This article examines these concerns and provides an overview of key new provisions.
Cybercrime Prevention and Control Law of the People’s Republic of China
中华人民共和国网络犯罪防治法
[Current Text: not yet enacted]
- Status: Planned
- Legislative Body (Vote): NPCSC (TBD)
- Primary Drafter: Ministry of Public Security
- Designated Submitter: State Council
- Legislative Plans
- Five-year: 14th NPCSC Category II
- Annual: 2021 (backup), 2022 (backup), 2023 (backup), 2024 (backup), 2025 (backup)
- Legislative History & Text
- Legislative Records
- Explanation (pending)
- Report on Status of Revision (pending)
- Report on Results of Deliberation (pending)
- Report on Suggestions for Revision (pending)
- Presidential Order (pending)
Last updated: February 16, 2026, 14:12 EST