On October 26, 2026, China’s Ministry of Commerce (“MOFCOM”) published the draft Special Provisions on the Protection of Chinese Trade Secrets, introducing a new sanctions tool targeting foreign infringement of Chinese trade secrets. Once finalized, the rules would authorize MOFCOM to impose sanctions on foreign companies, organizations and individuals where such infringement harms, or poses an actual threat to, China’s sovereignty, security or development interests. MOFCOM may initiate investigations before imposing sanctions, and third parties…
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