( June 22, 2026, 08:12 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: China will allow free trade zones and pilot cities to develop more scenario-specific, field-level negative lists for data exports, as part of a broader plan to improve cross-border data flows and stabilize foreign Investment. The government will also develop national standards to identify "important data" across industries including manufacturing, telecommunications, geographic information, automotive, pharmaceuticals, seeds, aerospace and civil aviation, according to an action plan published jointly on Monday by the Ministry of Commerce, the Ministry of Finance and the National Development and Reform Commission.Statement follows....
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