China publishes framework to regulate commercial AI agents
In brief
- China releases 18 measures to regulate AI agents in commerce.
- Risk-based governance: testing and recalls for sensitive uses, self-assessment for others.
- Parallel proposal to subject intelligent agents to export controls.
On October 19, 2026, nine Chinese administrations released a set of 18 measures to govern AI agents in commerce. According to the article, the fifteenth measure introduces risk-based governance for these agents (shopping guides, operations, logistics), requiring registration, testing, and recalls in sensitive areas, while low-risk uses would rely on self-assessment. The document is a non-binding guidance without deadlines or penalties. Three days earlier, a proposal suggested subjecting intelligent agents to export controls, as announced.
What it changes for you
- Public SectorChinese administrations set a binding framework for public and private actors using AI agents in commerce, with compliance obligations based on risk levels.
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