Global firms in China face supply-chain data rethink as laws collide
By Yuqing Yang ( August 31, 2026, 11:02 GMT | Comment) -- Companies operating in China are having to reconsider how they collect and share supply-chain data as the country increasingly uses its counter-sanctions framework against compliance with Western trade and due-diligence rules. China’s action against the Responsible Business Alliance shows that the conflict is no longer theoretical, but experts say companies cannot resolve it without clearer guidance and greater regulatory cooperation.Audits. Data transfers. Filling a supplier questionnaire. Accepting on-site supply chain investigations. For companies operating in China, these routine business activities now risk being outlawed by Chinese authorities as they consider the activities to be threats to China’s supply chain security....
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