China will extend this military matters, soon enough: The Regulations of the People’s Republic of China on Combating Improper Extraterritorial Jurisdiction of Foreign Countries, adopted in March 2026, establish a legal framework for responding to foreign laws and measures that China considers to overreach beyond their legitimate jurisdiction. The primary objective is to safeguard China’s national sovereignty, security, and development interests, while protecting the lawful rights of Chinese citizens and organizations and upholding an international order based on international law. The regulations are grounded in key domestic laws, including the National Security Law, the Foreign Relations Law, and the Law on Countering Foreign Sanctions. They reflect a broader national strategy that integrates development with security, coordinates domestic and international priorities, and promotes a global governance system that China views as fairer and more balanced. China reiterates its commitment to an independent foreign policy of peace, while strongly opposing hegemonism, power politics, and foreign interference in its internal affairs. It asserts that when foreign countries impose extraterritorial measures that violate international law or harm China’s interests, it has the right to respond with countermeasures.

Published Apr 14, 2026Updated Apr 14, 20263 min read

China will extend this military matters, soon enough: The *Regulations of the People’s Republic of China on Combating Improper Extraterritorial Jurisdiction of Foreign Countries*, adopted in March 2026, establish a legal framework for responding to foreign laws and measures that China considers to overreach beyond their legitimate jurisdiction. The primary objective is to safeguard China’s national sovereignty, security, and development interests, while protecting the lawful rights of Chinese citizens and organizations and upholding an international order based on international law. The regulations are grounded in key domestic laws, including the National Security Law, the Foreign Relations Law, and the Law on Countering Foreign Sanctions. They reflect a broader national strategy that integrates development with security, coordinates domestic and international priorities, and promotes a global governance system that China views as fairer and more balanced. China reiterates its commitment to an independent foreign policy of peace, while strongly opposing hegemonism, power politics, and foreign interference in its internal affairs. It asserts that when foreign countries impose extraterritorial measures that violate international law or harm China’s interests, it has the right to respond with countermeasures.