Government Procurement Law of the PRC (2014 Amendment) · Yalla China
قانون المشتريات الحكومية (تعديل 2014) / Government Procurement Law (2014 Amendment)
Enacted: 2014-08-31 ✅ Effective: 2014-08-31
📝 Overview
Regulates government procurement procedures in China and defines conditions for foreign companies to qualify for participation in government tenders.
This is general information only, not legal advice. For your specific case, consult a licensed lawyer.
📜 The law text / key provisions
The Government Procurement Law (2014 Amendment) provides: (1) Principles: fair competition, transparency, reciprocal treatment; (2) Procurement methods: public tender, limited tender, competitive procurement, inquiry, direct purchase; (3) Foreign companies: permitted to participate in government tenders in certain sectors under reciprocal treatment conditions; (4) Domestic preference: policy of preferring Chinese-origin products and services; (5) Appeal: unsuccessful companies have right to challenge award decisions.
💬 Practical reading
💬 This is a general reading/opinion for orientation — not the official legal text nor legal advice.
If you are interested in participating in Chinese government tenders, first verify your eligibility as a foreign company and the availability of reciprocal treatment in your sector.
📎 Official source
National People's Congress of China
🕒 Updated: 16 March 2026