China’s State Council has confirmed in its 2026 legislative work plan that Beijing is accelerating work on its first comprehensive AI law, moving beyond the patchwork of sector-specific rules covering algorithms, deep synthesis, and generative content. The law will address data, algorithms, computing power, cybersecurity, and IP rights. The move reflects intensifying US-China competition and divergent regulatory priorities. Washington focused on advanced model risks, Beijing on social stability and information control, complicating prospects for international AI rules.
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