New Chinese trade secret regulations take effect

China brought new trade secret regulations into force on Monday that explicitly extend legal protection to data and algorithms for the first time.

The move marked broader efforts of China to strengthen safeguards for digital assets amid growing competition in artificial intelligence and advanced technologies.

The new rules, issued by the State Administration for Market Regulation, also set out confidentiality requirements for remote work and cross-border collaboration, including access controls, data desensitization, and audit trail records.