Key practical points:
• An assembly, procession, or demonstration in a public place requires a prior application and approval from the public security authority.
• The application must be filed sufficiently in advance and include the purpose, place, route, time, number of participants, and organizers.
• There are places, times, and conditions where an event may be refused to preserve public order.
• Gathering without permission or departing from the approved terms is a violation and may be dispersed.
• Foreigners generally may not organize or take part in such events without special permission.
• Ordinary activities such as recreational or religious events in licensed venues follow different rules.
💬 General consulting
Law on Assemblies, Processions and Demonstrations of China · Yalla China
中华人民共和国集会游行示威法 / Law on Assemblies, Processions and Demonstrations of the PRC
Enacted: 1989-10-31 ✅ Effective: 1989-10-31
📝 Overview
This law governs assemblies, processions, and demonstrations in public places and requires an application and prior permission from the public security authority. It is important for understanding the limits of public gatherings.
This is general information only, not legal advice. For your specific case, consult a licensed lawyer.
📜 The law text / key provisions
💬 Practical reading
💬 This is a general reading/opinion for orientation — not the official legal text nor legal advice.
As a foreigner, avoid organizing or joining any public procession or demonstration without official permission, as it can lead to deportation or penalties. Ordinary social events in licensed venues are entirely different. This is general orientation, not legal advice.
📎 Official source
National People's Congress / npc.gov.cn
🕒 Updated: 16 March 2026