National Defense Mobilization Law

China's Revised Defense Mobilization Law Takes Effect: What Applies to Companies in Peacetime

China's revised National Defense Mobilization Law (14 chapters, 82 articles) took effect on October 1, 2026. Most coverage has focused on the requisition of civilian resources, but several articles bind companies before any mobilization is declared, including a duty to supply data for mobilization-potential surveys. I walk through the text by article number and list what export control and subsidiary management teams should check.