China AI policy

Overseas localised deployment of restricted large models falls under export control and requires a licence (automatic licence available for deployment on overseas self-owned cloud); API calls, SaaS apps and lightweight on-device deployment are outside scope.

Chinese AI companies must ensure compliant handling of user data and prevent unauthorized data transfers

Obligations: Software companies are required to adapt their workforce to new roles and skills, such as front-line deployment engineers (FDEs) and new job titles like 'Generative AI System Application Operator'.

Obligations: Companies expanding into ASEAN from China must align their strategies with China Unicom's 'Fifteenth Five-Year' investment plans and development initiatives.

Obligations: Companies must ensure their fuel cell electric vehicles meet the new hydrogen emission rate limit and integrate mandatory hydrogen refueling communication functions for 70MPa tanks to pass the revised safety standard.

Technical innate fragility is difficult to eliminate, affecting output stability and reliability.

Obligations: Companies providing AI services must comply with the National Security Department's guidance to prevent data leakage through unauthorized API intermediary stations. • Opportunities: Adhering to the guidelines can enhance user trust and data security, reducing the risk of reputational damage. • Deadlines: No specific deadline is mentioned, but companies should immediately implement recommended security measures to mitigate risks.