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China Tightens Network-Access Rules for AI Agent Devices
The Brief
- China's MIIT issued its first network-access rules for AI-agent devices on November 6, 2026.
- Phones, tablets and wearables with pre-installed AI agents must pass adaptation and anti-fraud testing.
- Covered devices must carry a unique identity code.
Why it matters
Developers building AI agents for devices sold in China may need to pass MIIT adaptation and anti-fraud testing and support a unique device identity code before network access.
Who’s affected
- Developers shipping AI agents on phones, tablets or wearables sold in China
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China's MIIT on Nov 6 issued the first network-access rules for AI-agent devices, requiring phones, tablets and wearables with pre-installed agents to pass adaptation and anti-fraud testing and carry a unique identity code. Key points Issued November 6 2026 by the Ministry of…
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MIIT issued the first network-access rules for AI-agent devices
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China Tightens Network-Access Rules for AI Agent Devices