「 Laws 」
Chinese Laws and Regulations
Laws, administrative regulations and judicial interpretations of China currently in force, indexed article by article — with promulgation date, effective date, issuing authority and full text.
77 in force
Laws53
Civil Code of the People's Republic of China
中华人民共和国民法典
The Civil Code of the People's Republic of China regulates personal and property relations between equal parties, protecting civil rights and maintaining social order.
1260 articles
Criminal Law of the People's Republic of China
中华人民共和国刑法
Learn the basic tasks and scope of China's criminal law, including specific offenses such as terrorism, false certification by intermediaries, and illegal handling of human genetic resources.
505 articles
Criminal Procedure Law of the People's Republic of China
中华人民共和国刑事诉讼法
Regulates criminal procedure in China, ensuring implementation of criminal law and human rights, covering investigation, trial, and supervision.
308 articles
Civil Procedure Law of the People's Republic of China
中华人民共和国民事诉讼法
Civil Procedure Law of China: regulates civil litigation, parties' rights, witness costs, case termination, and public summons procedures.
306 articles
Company Law of the People's Republic of China
中华人民共和国公司法
The Company Law of the People's Republic of China regulates company organization and conduct, covering LLCs, joint-stock companies, listed companies, bonds, controlling shareholders, effective from July 1, 2024.
266 articles
Securities Law of the People's Republic of China
中华人民共和国证券法
Securities law of China regulating issuance and trading of stocks, bonds, depositary receipts; protecting investors; specifying prohibited acts of securities firms and regulatory measures.
226 articles
Insurance Law of the People's Republic of China
中华人民共和国保险法
Regulates insurance activities, protects rights of parties, strengthens supervision, and specifies duties of insurers and policyholders.
185 articles
Food Safety Law of the People's Republic of China
中华人民共和国食品安全法
China's fundamental law on food safety, regulating food production, operation, additives, and related products, and establishing supervision and accountability mechanisms.
154 articles
Public Security Administration Punishments Law
中华人民共和国治安管理处罚法
Public Security Administration Punishments Law: maintains public order, regulates police penalties, includes warnings, fines, and detention.
144 articles
Enterprise Bankruptcy Law
中华人民共和国企业破产法
Regulates bankruptcy procedures for enterprises, protecting creditors and debtors, covering liquidation, reorganization, and conciliation.
136 articles
Work Safety Law of the People's Republic of China
中华人民共和国安全生产法
Regulates work safety for units in China, covering special operation personnel, trade union supervision, and supervisory duties to prevent accidents.
119 articles
Civil Servant Law of the People's Republic of China
中华人民共和国公务员法
This law regulates civil servant management, protects their rights, enhances supervision, and applies to staff performing public duties under state administrative establishment.
113 articles
Negotiable Instruments Law
中华人民共和国票据法
Regulates negotiable instrument activities to protect parties' rights and maintain economic order, applicable to bills of exchange, promissory notes, and checks in China.
110 articles
Partnership Enterprise Law of the People's Republic of China
中华人民共和国合伙企业法
Regulates partnership enterprises in China, covering general and limited partnerships, liability rules, and rights of partners and creditors. Applies to partnerships established in China.
109 articles
Labor Law of the People's Republic of China
中华人民共和国劳动法
Labor Law of the PRC regulates labor relations, protects workers' rights, and applies to employers and workers in China.
107 articles
Administrative Litigation Law of the People's Republic of China
中华人民共和国行政诉讼法
Administrative Litigation Law of the PRC: regulates administrative litigation procedures, protecting rights of citizens and legal persons to sue administrative acts.
103 articles
Social Insurance Law of the People's Republic of China
中华人民共和国社会保险法
Social Insurance Law of China regulates social insurance relations, establishes old-age, medical, work injury, unemployment, and maternity insurance, and applies to foreigners working in China.
98 articles
Labor Contract Law of the People's Republic of China
中华人民共和国劳动合同法
Labor Contract Law of PRC: regulates conclusion, performance, modification, dissolution and termination of labor contracts, protects workers' rights, applies to employers and workers in China.
98 articles
Arbitration Law of the People's Republic of China
中华人民共和国仲裁法
The Arbitration Law of the PRC governs arbitration proceedings for economic disputes in China, ensuring fair and prompt resolution and protecting parties' rights.
96 articles
Law of the People's Republic of China on Commercial Banks
中华人民共和国商业银行法
This law regulates the establishment and operation of commercial banks in China, protects depositor rights, specifies approval requirements for changes and account opening rules, effective from October 1, 2015.
95 articles
Administrative Reconsideration Law of the People's Republic of China
中华人民共和国行政复议法
Administrative Reconsideration Law: provides remedy for administrative disputes, corrects unlawful/improper acts, sets procedures, evidence rules, and application to foreigners.
90 articles
Electronic Commerce Law of the People's Republic of China
中华人民共和国电子商务法
China's E-commerce Law regulates online sales and services, protects rights, defines platform duties, effective Jan 1, 2019.
89 articles
Law on the Prevention and Control of Occupational Diseases
中华人民共和国职业病防治法
The Law on Prevention and Control of Occupational Diseases protects workers from occupational hazards, sets employer duties, and defines regulatory oversight.
88 articles
Government Procurement Law
中华人民共和国政府采购法
Regulates government procurement, improves fund efficiency, protects rights. Applies to state organs/institutions/organizations using fiscal funds. Effective Jan 1, 2003.
88 articles
Administrative Penalty Law of the People's Republic of China
中华人民共和国行政处罚法
Regulates administrative penalties, safeguards public interest and social order, protects legal rights of citizens, legal persons, and other organizations.
86 articles
Administrative License Law
中华人民共和国行政许可法
Regulates the establishment and implementation of administrative licenses, protects rights of citizens and legal persons, sets time limits and supervision rules, effective from July 1, 2004.
83 articles
Patent Law of the People's Republic of China
中华人民共和国专利法
Patent Law of the People's Republic of China protects patent rights, encourages inventions, and specifies protection terms for inventions, utility models, and industrial designs.
82 articles
Law of the People's Republic of China on Quality and Safety of Agricultural Products
中华人民共和国农产品质量安全法
Learn about the basic provisions, scope, traceability management, and prohibited production areas under the Agricultural Product Quality Safety Law.
81 articles
Supervision Law of the People's Republic of China
中华人民共和国监察法
Supervision Law of PRC: ensures full coverage of supervision over all public officials exercising public power, specifies investigation measures, and strengthens international cooperation in fugitive repatriation and asset recovery.
78 articles
Anti-Organized Crime Law
中华人民共和国反有组织犯罪法
Anti-Organized Crime Law: prevents and punishes organized crime, safeguards security and order, protects rights, effective May 1, 2022.
77 articles
Product Quality Law
中华人民共和国产品质量法
China's Product Quality Law regulates production and sales of products, defines quality responsibilities, and protects consumer rights. Applicable to all producers and sellers in China.
74 articles
Trust Law of the People's Republic of China
中华人民共和国信托法
China's Trust Law regulates trust relations, standardizes trust acts, protects parties' rights and applies to trust creation, management and termination.
74 articles
Advertising Law of the People's Republic of China
中华人民共和国广告法
China's Advertising Law regulates commercial advertising, protects consumer rights, and specifies responsibilities of advertisers, operators, publishers, and endorsers.
74 articles
Trademark Law
中华人民共和国商标法
Governs trademark registration, administration, agency, and dispute resolution, protects exclusive trademark rights, and safeguards consumer and business interests.
73 articles
Administrative Compulsory Law of the People's Republic of China
中华人民共和国行政强制法
Regulates the establishment and implementation of administrative compulsion, ensuring lawful performance of duties by administrative organs and protecting rights of citizens and legal persons.
71 articles
Anti-Monopoly Law of the People's Republic of China
中华人民共和国反垄断法
China's Anti-Monopoly Law prevents monopolistic acts, protects fair competition, and applies to domestic/foreign acts affecting China's market.
70 articles
Tendering and Bidding Law of the People's Republic of China
中华人民共和国招标投标法
Regulates tendering and bidding in China, setting rules for qualification review, bid opening, and legal liabilities to ensure fair competition.
68 articles
Copyright Law of the People's Republic of China
中华人民共和国著作权法
Protects copyright of literary, artistic and scientific works; applies to Chinese citizens, legal persons and qualifying foreign works; rules on audiovisual works and publishing.
67 articles
Anti-Money Laundering Law
中华人民共和国反洗钱法
China's Anti-Money Laundering Law imposes anti-money laundering obligations on financial and specific non-financial institutions, effective from January 1, 2025.
65 articles
Consumer Protection Law
中华人民共和国消费者权益保护法
China's Consumer Protection Law safeguards consumers' rights in daily consumption, regulates operators' obligations, government oversight, and legal liabilities for violations.
63 articles
Enterprise Income Tax Law of the People's Republic of China
中华人民共和国企业所得税法
Law governing enterprise income tax payers, classification of resident and non-resident enterprises, and rules on deductions and incentives.
60 articles
Trade Union Law of the People's Republic of China
中华人民共和国工会法
The Trade Union Law of the PRC defines the status, rights and obligations of trade unions, protects workers' lawful interests, and regulates union funds and legal aid. Applies to all trade unions, enterprises, and workers.
58 articles
Labor Dispute Mediation and Arbitration Law
中华人民共和国劳动争议调解仲裁法
Labor Dispute Mediation and Arbitration Law: Applies to labor disputes between employers and workers in China, governs mediation and arbitration procedures, arbitration is free, effective May 1, 2008.
54 articles
Law of the People's Republic of China on Mediation and Arbitration of Rural Land Contracting Disputes
中华人民共和国农村土地承包经营纠纷调解仲裁法
This law governs mediation and arbitration of rural land contracting disputes, protects parties' rights, and provides free arbitration, effective from January 1, 2010.
53 articles
Military Insurance Law of the People's Republic of China
中华人民共和国军人保险法
Regulates military insurance relations, protects rights of military personnel, covering casualty, retirement pension/medical, and insurance for accompanying spouses.
51 articles
Anti-Telecom and Online Fraud Law
中华人民共和国反电信网络诈骗法
The Anti-Telecom and Online Fraud Law regulates the prevention, curbing, and punishment of telecom fraud, defining responsibilities and penalties. Effective from December 1, 2022.
50 articles
Individual Sole Proprietorship Enterprise Law
中华人民共和国个人独资企业法
Regulates sole proprietorship enterprises: unlimited liability, license issuance date as establishment, ban on forced contributions, fines.
48 articles
Notarization Law of the People's Republic of China
中华人民共和国公证法
Learn about China's Notarization Law: regulates notarization, defines notary institutions' services and notaries' duties, protects lawful rights.
47 articles
Foreign Investment Law
中华人民共和国外商投资法
Foreign Investment Law of China: regulates foreign investment, protects investor rights, and specifies technology cooperation and compliance requirements.
42 articles
State Compensation Law of the People's Republic of China
中华人民共和国国家赔偿法
Guarantees the right to state compensation for citizens and legal persons, stipulating compensation authorities, methods, and procedures.
42 articles
Anti-Unfair Competition Law of the People's Republic of China
中华人民共和国反不正当竞争法
Anti-Unfair Competition Law of PRC: regulates fair competition, prohibits unfair competition acts, protects operators and consumers. Effective Oct. 15, 2025.
41 articles
People's Mediation Law
中华人民共和国人民调解法
This law regulates the people's mediation system, specifying the establishment of mediation committees, mediation procedures, and agreements, applicable to community-level mediation organizations.
35 articles
Individual Income Tax Law of the People's Republic of China
中华人民共和国个人所得税法
Individual Income Tax Law: defines resident and non-resident taxpayers, covers nine types of taxable income, and specifies calculation rules for comprehensive and business income.
22 articles
Judicial interpretations4
Interpretation of the Supreme People's Court on the Application of the Administrative Procedure Law of the People's Republic of China
最高人民法院关于适用《中华人民共和国行政诉讼法》的解释
SPC interpretation on the Administrative Procedure Law, defining scope of acceptances, state acts, malicious lawsuits, and procedures.
163 articles
Interpretation of the Supreme People's Court on the Application of the Succession Part of the Civil Code of the People's Republic of China (I)
最高人民法院关于适用《中华人民共和国民法典》继承编的解释（一）
Judicial interpretation on Civil Code Succession Part: succession timing, adopted siblings, reduced share for non-support. Effective Jan 1, 2021.
45 articles
Provisions of the Supreme People's Court on Several Issues Concerning the Application of the Enterprise Bankruptcy Law of the People's Republic of China (III)
最高人民法院关于适用《中华人民共和国企业破产法》若干问题的规定（三）
SPC judicial interpretation (III) on Enterprise Bankruptcy Law, clarifying settlement of bankruptcy expenses, priority of business loans, claim filing, and asset disposal procedures.
16 articles
Interpretation of the Supreme People's Court on Several Issues Concerning the Application of the State Compensation Law of the People's Republic of China (I)
最高人民法院关于适用《中华人民共和国国家赔偿法》若干问题的解释（一）
Interpretation (I) of the Supreme People's Court on application of the State Compensation Law, providing transitional rules and procedures.
11 articles
Administrative regulations19
Regulations for the Implementation of the Enterprise Income Tax Law
中华人民共和国企业所得税法实施条例
Implementation regulations for the Enterprise Income Tax Law, detailing rules on taxable income, deductions, amortization, and investment tax credits.
132 articles
Implementing Regulations of the Trademark Law of the People's Republic of China
中华人民共和国商标法实施条例
Administrative regulation detailing trademark registration, opposition, international registration exceptions, and cancellation procedures, effective from May 1, 2014.
98 articles
Regulations on the Supervision and Administration of Securities Companies
证券公司监督管理条例
State Council regulation on securities companies, covering corporate governance, margin trading conditions, personnel qualifications, and departure audits to protect clients and public interest.
97 articles
Implementation Regulations of the Bidding Law of the People's Republic of China
中华人民共和国招标投标法实施条例
Regulates bidding and tendering, clarifies construction project scope, sets objection and penalty rules, applies to tenderees, bidders, and interested parties.
84 articles
Implementation Regulations of the Government Procurement Law
中华人民共和国政府采购法实施条例
Regulations by the State Council detailing the Government Procurement Law, covering fiscal funds, service definitions, and conduct rules for procurement parties, effective from March 1, 2015.
79 articles
Implementing Regulations of the Administrative Reconsideration Law
中华人民共和国行政复议法实施条例
Implementing regulations for the Administrative Reconsideration Law, governing review of administrative acts, effective July 1, 2026.
77 articles
Regulation on the Administration of Production License for Industrial Products
中华人民共和国工业产品生产许可证管理条例
Regulates the production license system for important industrial products, including food, electrical appliances, and financial security equipment, with supervision and reporting obligations, effective since 2005.
70 articles
Regulations on the Risk Disposal of Securities Companies
证券公司风险处置条例
Regulations on the Risk Disposal of Securities Companies, specifying organization, coordination, supervision of risk disposal, and measures like suspension, trusteeship, takeover, administrative restructuring.
63 articles
Regulation on the Registration and Administration of Market Entities of the People's Republic of China
中华人民共和国市场主体登记管理条例
Regulation on Registration and Administration of Market Entities: governs registration of profit-making entities in China, including companies, partnerships, and individuals; sets rules on business scope and deregistration; effective March 1, 2022.
55 articles
Regulations on the Implementation of the Law of the People's Republic of China on Protection of Consumer Rights and Interests
中华人民共和国消费者权益保护法实施条例
Implementation regulations for consumer rights protection, covering business obligations, livestream marketing duties, complaint handling, effective July 1, 2024.
53 articles
Implementation Regulations of the Foreign Investment Law of the People's Republic of China
中华人民共和国外商投资法实施条例
Implementation regulations of China's Foreign Investment Law, covering promotion, protection, management, applicable to foreign investors and enterprises.
49 articles
Regulations on Promoting the Development of Individual Industrial and Commercial Households
促进个体工商户发展条例
Regulations on Promoting Individual Businesses: support economy, protect rights, fiscal/tax support, ban arbitrary charges; eff. Nov 1, 2022.
39 articles
Implementation Regulations of the Labor Contract Law
中华人民共和国劳动合同法实施条例
These regulations detail service year combination, additional wage standards, dispatch worker obligations, and dispute resolution under the Labor Contract Law, applying to all employers and workers.
38 articles
Implementation Regulations of Individual Income Tax Law
中华人民共和国个人所得税法实施条例
Individual Income Tax Law Implementing Rules: residence, income source, special deductions, charitable donation deduction. Effective Jan. 1, 2019.
36 articles
Regulations on Financial Asset Management Companies
金融资产管理公司条例
Regulations on financial asset management companies covering acquisition, management, disposal of non-performing loans and debt-to-equity conversion.
34 articles
Regulations on Safety Production Licenses
安全生产许可证条例
Regulations on Safety Production Licenses require mining, construction, and hazardous chemical enterprises to obtain licenses, specifying application review procedures and penalties.
24 articles
Provisions on the Administration of Foreign-Invested Telecommunications Enterprises
外商投资电信企业管理规定
Provisions regulating foreign-invested telecommunications enterprises in China, covering capital requirements, investor qualifications, and penalties for non-compliance. Also applicable to investors from Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan.
17 articles
Provisions on Guiding the Direction of Foreign Investment
指导外商投资方向规定
Guides foreign investment direction, specifies encouraged project conditions and preferential treatment, revokes illegally approved projects, and applies to all types of foreign-invested projects in China.
17 articles
Measures for the Registration of Adoption of Children by Foreigners in the People's Republic of China
外国人在中华人民共和国收养子女登记办法
Regulates the registration of children adopted by foreigners in China: documents, written agreement, provincial registration, exit.
16 articles