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China updates international maritime transport rules

According to the updated rules, China will take necessary countermeasures against countries or regions that impose or support discriminatory bans or restrictions.

• September 29, 2025
Premier Li Keqiang
Li Keqiang

Chinese Premier Li Qiang has signed a state council decree revising regulations on international maritime transport to better govern related activities.

According to the updated rules, China will take necessary countermeasures against countries or regions that impose or support discriminatory bans or restrictions.

These measures apply to actions targeting Chinese shipping operators, vessels, or crew involved in international maritime transport and related services.

Such countermeasures will be enforced unless existing treaties or agreements provide adequate and effective remedies, the decree stated.

The revised regulations also require operators of international shipping trading platforms to submit relevant information to Chinese transport authorities.

The new rules came into effect on Sunday.

(Xinhua/NAN)

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