China Enacts New Rules Against Foreign Extraterritorial Jurisdiction

Severity: Medium (Score: 43.0)

Sources: Chinadaily.Cn, Chinadailyasia

Summary

On April 13, 2026, Chinese Premier Li Qiang signed a decree establishing new regulations to counter foreign states' unlawful extraterritorial jurisdiction measures. The 20-article regulations define such measures as actions by foreign countries that violate international law and harm China's sovereignty and interests. The rules empower the Chinese government to take countermeasures and exercise extraterritorial jurisdiction when a sufficient nexus exists. A malicious entity list will target foreign organizations and individuals involved in these measures. Chinese citizens and organizations affected by such jurisdiction can file lawsuits, with government support for legal actions. This regulatory framework reflects China's ongoing opposition to unilateral sanctions and long-arm jurisdiction, reinforcing its legal stance established in previous laws. The regulations take effect immediately upon publication. Key Points: • China's new regulations aim to counter foreign extraterritorial jurisdiction. • The rules include a malicious entity list targeting foreign actors. • Affected Chinese citizens can file lawsuits against unlawful jurisdiction enforcement.

Key Entities

• China (country)