💬 General consulting
Cybersecurity Review Measures of China (2022) · Yalla China
مراسيم مراجعة أمن الشبكات (2022) / Cybersecurity Review Measures (2022)
Enacted: 2021-12-28 ✅ Effective: 2022-02-15
📝 Overview
These measures require operators of critical information infrastructure and large data companies to undergo security review before listing on foreign exchanges or being acquired.
This is general information only, not legal advice. For your specific case, consult a licensed lawyer.
📜 The law text / key provisions
The Cybersecurity Review Measures (2022) provide: (1) Scope: applies to critical information infrastructure operators and all operators holding data of more than one million users; (2) Foreign exchange listing: companies intending to list on foreign exchanges need security review if holding data of more than one million users; (3) Acquisitions: acquisitions of Chinese companies by foreigners require review where security concerns exist; (4) Review authority: Cybersecurity Review Office undertakes risk assessment; (5) Penalties: failure to apply for review exposes to fines and legal consequences.
💬 Practical reading
💬 This is a general reading/opinion for orientation — not the official legal text nor legal advice.
If you work in the technology sector in China and hold large data, consult a specialized lawyer before any acquisition or listing on foreign exchanges.
📎 Official source
Cyberspace Administration of China
🕒 Updated: 16 March 2026