China: Negative list of algorithms for lifestyle service platforms
Progress
Current status
concluded
08 May 2026 concluded
03 Feb 2026 under deliberation
Scope
Implementers
China
Policy Area
Competition
Policy Instrument
Unilateral conduct regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: e-commerce
platform intermediary: other
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body
competition authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Cyberspace Administration of China published results from implementing negative list of algorithms highlighting improvement measures
On 8 May 2026, the Cyberspace Administration (CAC) reported initial results from the implementation of the negative list for algorithms used by lifestyle service platforms. It covered digital platforms operating in sectors including food delivery, r…
Event type
investigation
Action type
closure
Government branch
executive
Government body
other regulatory body
Cyberspace Administration of China deployed trial implementation of negative list of algorithms for lifestyle service platforms
On 3 February 2026, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) held a meeting to advance the trial implementation of the Negative List of Algorithms for Lifestyle Service Platforms. Lifestyle service platforms include e-commerce, mobile payment, m…
Event type
investigation
Action type
announcement
Government branch
executive
Government body
competition authority