Regulations on Public Gatherings (1989, amended 2017) · Yalla China
لوائح التجمعات العامة (1989، تعديل 2017) / Regulations on Public Gatherings (1989, amended 2017)
Enacted: 1989-10-31 ✅ Effective: 2017-01-27
📝 Overview
Regulates the right of assembly and demonstrations in China, requiring prior permission and defining restrictions especially for foreigners.
This is general information only, not legal advice. For your specific case, consult a licensed lawyer.
📜 The law text / key provisions
The Regulations on Public Gatherings provide: (1) Prior permission: application must be submitted to public security bureaus at least 5 days before the gathering; (2) Foreigners: generally prohibited from organizing or leading political gatherings in China; (3) Prohibited zones: major squares and symbolic sites typically closed to demonstrations; (4) Penalties: unauthorized gathering may lead to administrative detention or deportation for foreigners; (5) Sensitive occasions: heightened restrictions during major political events.
💬 Practical reading
💬 This is a general reading/opinion for orientation — not the official legal text nor legal advice.
Foreigners should avoid participating in any political gatherings or demonstrations in China. Participation may expose you to deportation and visa cancellation.
📎 Official source
National People's Congress of China
🕒 Updated: 16 March 2026