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Cybersecurity Law

The Cybersecurity Law and its relation to the National Intelligence Law

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Feb 4, 2026

What evidence exists that Chinese companies have been compelled by the National Intelligence Law to share data with the government?

The (NIL) of 2017 contains broad language—most notably Article 7—requiring “any organization or citizen” to “support, assist and cooperate with national intelligence work,” a provision that multiple W...

Jan 20, 2026

How do Chinese internet restrictions affect VPNs, encryption, and cross-border data flows?

China’s internet rules have constrained how VPNs operate inside the country, pushed firms toward licensed corporate connectivity and proprietary cross‑border channels, and tightened regulatory control...