2026年2月新规解读：现金支付、电商直播等新规将改变你的生

Group 1 - The implementation of new regulations starting February 1, 2026, will significantly impact daily life in China, focusing on consumer rights and protections [2][3] - The "Regulations on the Management of Cash Payments in Renminbi" will require all offline merchants to accept cash payments, with penalties up to 50,000 yuan for non-compliance, addressing the issue of merchants only accepting mobile payments [2] - The "Network Transaction Platform Responsibility Rules" will introduce a "dual review" system for merchants, requiring both qualification checks and regular product quality reviews, along with a 72-hour compensation obligation for platforms in case of merchant disputes [2] Group 2 - The "Live E-commerce Supervision Management Measures" will enforce three key changes: mandatory professional certification for all live streamers, clear labeling of advertisements in live streams, and a seven-day cooling-off period for consumers to return products without reason [2] - The revised "Urban Public Transport Management Regulations" will mandate bilingual announcements in public transport systems, enhancing accessibility for non-Chinese speakers [3] - The "Plastic Pollution Control Regulations" will prohibit free plastic bags in retail stores and set a minimum price for biodegradable bags, while restaurants will be required not to provide disposable utensils by default [3]