Businesses Reel Under Chinese Data Control: Expert

China has been sluggish in approving data export applications since new data security laws went into effect, industry insiders say.

A tower of security cameras (center L) are seen on The Bund past the Lujiazui financial district in the background, in Shanghai, on May 23, 2023. Hector Retamal/ AFP via Getty Images

While China tightens controls on data flow and information sales, businesses across the country are struggling to export data that has grown critical for beating a slowing economy.

China introduced a new data security regime in September 2021, including safeguarding “important data” and “core data” involving national and economic security, people’s welfare, and matters of critical public interest.