🚔 Criminal
Counter-Terrorism Law of the PRC (2015) · Yalla China
قانون مكافحة الإرهاب (2015) / Counter-Terrorism Law of the PRC (2015)
Enacted: 2015-12-27 ✅ Effective: 2016-01-01
📝 Overview
Defines terrorism in China and regulates counter-terrorism procedures, with broad cooperation obligations for digital service providers and individuals.
This is general information only, not legal advice. For your specific case, consult a licensed lawyer.
📜 The law text / key provisions
The Counter-Terrorism Law (2015) provides: (1) Terrorism definition: broad, including violent acts for political, ideological, or religious purposes; (2) Cooperation obligations: internet and telecommunications providers required to grant security agencies access; (3) Terrorist financing: criminalization of funding terrorist activities; (4) Border areas: intensive surveillance especially in border regions; (5) Foreigners: any foreigner suspected of involvement in terrorist activities subject to deportation and prosecution.
💬 Practical reading
💬 This is a general reading/opinion for orientation — not the official legal text nor legal advice.
Avoid belonging to or financially dealing with any organization classified as terrorist by China. Sharing content that glorifies terrorism may expose you to prosecution.
📎 Official source
National People's Congress of China
🕒 Updated: 16 March 2026