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China's data policy pulled between security, growth and public backlash

By MLex Staff ( January 7, 2026, 00:27 GMT | Comment) -- Companies operating in China face diverging pressures in 2026 as data privacy and cybersecurity policy pull in several directions at once. Public unease over data misuse, rising geopolitical friction with the West and a fragile domestic economy are forcing regulators to strike an uneasy balance. Together, these pressures are reshaping enforcement priorities and compliance expectations across the board. Companies operating in China face diverging pressures in 2026 as data privacy and cybersecurity policy pull in several directions at once.  ...

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