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Beijing Court Unveils Guidelines to Tame Internet Finance

3/18/2026

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Beijing Financial Court on March 18, 2026 announced guidelines addressing emerging internet finance cases and curbing virtual currency speculation.
The court seeks to improve legal risk assessments for artificial intelligence and better financial adjudication under the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–30).
Initiatives include safeguarding the Belt and Road Initiative and strengthening financial risk prevention.
Since 2021, the court has handled 39,000 cases and concluded 37,000, totaling 1.4 trillion yuan ($204 billion).

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Beijing Financial Court on March 18, 2026 announced guidelines addressing emerging internet finance cases and curbing virtual currency speculation.
The court seeks to improve legal risk assessments for artificial intelligence and better financial adjudication under the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–30).
Initiatives include safeguarding the Belt and Road Initiative and strengthening financial risk prevention.
Since 2021, the court has handled 39,000 cases and concluded 37,000, totaling 1.4 trillion yuan ($204 billion).