AI Development
China expands trade secret rules to include data and AI algorithms
Editorial Analysis
China updated its trade secret regulations to explicitly cover data and algorithms, aiming to prevent technology leaks amid intensifying US-China AI competition. This strengthens protection for domestic AI models and intellectual property.
At a Glance
Date
June 1, 2026
Importance
High
4/5
Category
policy
Axis of Change
Regulatory Constraint
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