China: Management Regulations for Terminal Device Direct Satellite Service 2025 including local operations requirement enter into force

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Management Regulations for Terminal Device Direct Satellite Service 2025 including local operations requirement enter into force

On 1 June 2025, the Management Regulations for Terminal Device Direct Satellite Service enter into force. The regulation requires all providers of direct-to-satellite communication services in China to maintain a local presence and rely on domestic …

Scope

Policy Area
Other operating conditions
Policy Instrument
Local operations requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
infrastructure provider: internet and telecom services, infrastructure provider: network hardware and equipment
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government

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2025-04-23
adopted

On 23 April 2025, the Cyberspace Administration of China, in coordination with 6 other national aut…

2025-06-01
in force

On 1 June 2025, the Management Regulations for Terminal Device Direct Satellite Service enter into …