Legislation roundup: Network Security Law, product quality and private hospitals

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PRC Network Security Law (Draft)
中华人民共和国网络安全法 (草案)

If it is required when handling a major unexpected public security event, the State Council or, with the approval of the State Council, a people's government of a province, autonomous region or municipality directly under the central government may take provisional measures to restrict network communication in certain area.

Further reading
China question: How do I create and implement a data privacy framework?
Clamping down on online personal data privacy
Testing data privacy in the courts
The need for strict data protection


Retail

Law Enforcement Department of the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine, Measures for the Administration of the Recall of Consumer Products (Draft for Comments)
国家质检总局执法司消费品召回管理办法（征求意见稿）

An enterprise that imports a consumer product from outside China to sell in China shall be deemed a producer and will be required to recall its consumer products if there are defects.

Further reading
PRC Law on the Protection of the Rights and Interests of Consumers (2nd Revision)
What the consumer protection law means for foreign businesses


Health Care

General Office of the State Council, Several Policy Measures for Promoting the Accelerated Development of Privately-funded Hospitals
国务院办公厅关于促进社会办医加快发展若干政策措施

The Measures propose the further relaxation of access, abolish the restrictions on the specific number and locations of privately-funded hospitals, expand investment and financing channels and promote the joint construction and sharing of large pieces of equipment.

Further reading
Circular on the Launching of a Pilot Project for the Establishment of Wholly Foreign-owned Hospitals
Opinion: A warning for foreign hospitals