对外贸易法全文发布，2026年3月1日起施行

Group 1 - The law aims to promote high-level opening-up and high-quality development of foreign trade, maintain trade order, protect the legitimate rights and interests of foreign trade operators, and promote the healthy development of the socialist market economy [1] - The law applies to foreign trade and related intellectual property protection [2] - Foreign trade is defined as the import and export of goods, technology, and international service trade [3] Group 2 - The foreign trade work should serve the national economic and social development and promote the construction of a strong trading nation [4] - The State Council is responsible for overseeing national foreign trade work according to this law [5] - The country implements a unified foreign trade system, encourages the development of foreign trade, and maintains a fair and free trade order [6] Group 3 - The country establishes a compliance mechanism for trade policies that align with international rules [7] - China promotes and develops trade relations with other countries and regions based on the principle of equality and mutual benefit [7] - The country can take corresponding measures against any country or region that adopts discriminatory measures against China in trade [7] Group 4 - Foreign trade operators are defined as individuals or organizations that engage in foreign trade activities in accordance with the law [8] - Those engaged in foreign labor cooperation must obtain the necessary qualifications [9] - The state may implement state-run trade management for certain goods, allowing only authorized enterprises to conduct import and export business [9] Group 5 - The state permits the free import and export of goods and technology, except as otherwise provided by law [11] - The State Council may implement automatic licensing for certain goods based on monitoring import and export situations [11] - The state can prohibit or restrict the import and export of certain goods and technologies for reasons such as national security and public interest [13][14] Group 6 - The state encourages various models of international service trade, including cross-border delivery and overseas consumption [27] - The State Council manages international service trade in accordance with this law and other relevant regulations [28] - The state can prohibit or restrict international service trade for reasons such as national security and public health [29] Group 7 - The state strengthens intellectual property protection related to foreign trade and promotes international cooperation in this area [20] - Measures can be taken against the import of goods that infringe on intellectual property rights and harm trade order [21] - The state can take necessary measures against countries that do not provide adequate intellectual property protection for Chinese entities [21] Group 8 - The law prohibits monopolistic or unfair competition practices in foreign trade activities [22] - Specific behaviors that violate trade order, such as smuggling and tax evasion, are strictly prohibited [23] - The State Council can announce and take necessary measures against violations that harm foreign trade order [39] Group 9 - The state can take appropriate trade remedy measures based on the results of foreign trade investigations [44] - Anti-dumping measures can be implemented against products entering the market at below normal value that harm domestic industries [45] - Safeguard measures can be taken in response to a significant increase in imports that threaten domestic industries [48] Group 10 - The state supports the development of foreign trade by establishing financial institutions and improving insurance measures [56] - The state encourages the innovation of foreign trade models, including cross-border e-commerce [59] - The state promotes the digital development of foreign trade and supports the use of digital tools in trade activities [60]