The Zhitong Finance App learned that on October 26, in order to safeguard national sovereignty, security and development interests and protect the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese rights holders, the Ministry of Commerce researched and drafted the “Special Provisions on the Protection of Chinese Trade Secrets (Draft for Comments)” in accordance with the “Foreign Trade Law of the People's Republic of China” and other relevant laws and regulations, and is now publicly soliciting comments from the public. It is mentioned that if a foreign entity commits an act that infringes on China's trade secrets in international trade and related activities, at the same time endangers China's national sovereignty, security, or development interests, or poses a real threat to it, this provision applies. The Ministry of Commerce has the power to decide to investigate them, and may take measures such as restricting or prohibiting them from engaging in the import and export of goods and technology related to China, as well as additional domestic investment.
The original text is as follows:
Notice on Public Consultation on the “Special Provisions for the Protection of Chinese Trade Secrets (Draft for Comments)”
In order to protect the country's sovereignty, security and development interests, and protect the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese rights holders, the Ministry of Commerce has researched and drafted the “Special Provisions on the Protection of Chinese Trade Secrets (Draft for Comments)” in accordance with the “Foreign Trade Law of the People's Republic of China” and other relevant laws and regulations, and is now publicly soliciting comments. The public can submit comments through the following channels and methods:
1. Fax: 010-65198997
2. Email: tfszcc@mofcom.gov.cn
3. Letter: Department of Treaty and Law, Ministry of Commerce, No. 2 East Chang'an Street, Beijing, 100731.
Please indicate the words “Special Provisions for the Protection of Chinese Trade Secrets (Draft for Comments)” on the fax homepage, email title, or envelope. The deadline for feedback is November 24, 2026.
This article was selected from the official website of the “Ministry of Commerce”; Zhitong Finance Editor: Chen Siyu.