Key practical points:
• The law defines terrorism and terrorist activities, organizations, and persons, and bans producing or possessing extremist materials.
• Telecom, internet, transport, and hotel operators must verify identity and report suspicious activity.
• Security measures apply in public places, critical facilities, and at borders.
• Financing, training, inciting terrorism, or travelling for that purpose is criminalized.
• Everyone must report signs of terrorism and cooperate with security authorities.
• Travellers may be asked to show ID and undergo security checks and should avoid posting extremist content online.
🚔 Criminal
Counter-Terrorism Law of China · Yalla China
中华人民共和国反恐怖主义法 / Counter-Terrorism Law of the PRC
Enacted: 2015-12-27 ✅ Effective: 2016-01-01
📝 Overview
This law sets China's counter-terrorism framework, including defining terrorist activities, prevention, investigation, and border security. It applies to individuals and institutions in China and took effect in 2016.
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.
In public places and airports you may be asked for ID and undergo security checks; this is routine, so cooperate calmly. Completely avoid possessing or sharing any extremist or violent content online. This is general orientation, not legal advice.
📎 Official source
National People's Congress / npc.gov.cn
🕒 Updated: 16 March 2026