The Ministry of Commerce is seeking public opinion on the "Draft Regulations for Protecting Chinese Trade Secrets." The draft states that if foreign entities engage in behaviors specified in Article 2 of these regulations, the Ministry of Commerce may decide to take one or more of the following measures against the relevant foreign entities: (1) Restrict or prohibit their involvement in import and export activities related to goods, technology, and international service trade concerning China, and prohibit the export of related items to them; (2) Restrict or prohibit their new investments within China; (3) Restrict or prohibit the entry of their relevant personnel and transportation means; (4) Restrict or revoke work permits, stay, or residence qualifications for their relevant personnel in China; (5) Impose fines according to the severity of the circumstances; (6) Other necessary measures.
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