Source: IAPP

IAPP provides a resource article detailing the current state of AI governance in China as of late 2025. The text outlines the comprehensive regulatory framework China has built, which includes specific rules for recommendation algorithms, "deep synthesis" (deepfake) technologies, and generative AI services. The governance model is characterized by a strong emphasis on state security, social stability, and the control of information, while simultaneously aiming to foster industrial leadership in artificial intelligence.

The article explains that the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) plays a central role in enforcing these regulations, which require security assessments and filings for algorithms with "public opinion properties." It also touches upon the "Artificial Intelligence Law" which has been included in the legislative plan, aiming to provide a unified fundamental law for the sector. This resource serves as a guide for privacy professionals and companies trying to navigate the complex compliance requirements for operating AI systems within China.