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China Enacts Regulations Against Foreign Extraterritorial Jurisdiction

4/14/2026

Summary

Story summary

China has enacted new regulations, signed by Premier Li Qiang, to counter foreign unlawful extraterritorial jurisdiction.
The 20-article decree defines such measures as actions violating international law that threaten China’s sovereignty and interests.
The rules authorize countermeasures and create a malicious entity list targeting foreign individuals and organizations.
Affected Chinese citizens and firms may sue enforcers with government support, to defend economic rights.

History

Historical Context

The 1996 Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Act allowed U.S. courts to prosecute foreign entities for violations of American law, resulting in over 100 cases against international organizations. In response, China's recent regulations, signed by Premier Li Qiang, emphasize national sovereignty and may heighten tensions with Western nations, reflecting a historical legacy of extraterritoriality that has shaped China's legal stance since the 19th century.

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Story summary

China has enacted new regulations, signed by Premier Li Qiang, to counter foreign unlawful extraterritorial jurisdiction.
The 20-article decree defines such measures as actions violating international law that threaten China’s sovereignty and interests.
The rules authorize countermeasures and create a malicious entity list targeting foreign individuals and organizations.
Affected Chinese citizens and firms may sue enforcers with government support, to defend economic rights.

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