Chapter III Network Operation Security

Article 25

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Chinese Original

第二十五条 网络关键设备和网络安全专用产品应当按照相关国家标准的强制性要求,由具备资格的机构安全认证合格或者安全检测符合要求后,方可销售或者提供。国家网信部门会同国务院有关部门制定、公布网络关键设备和网络安全专用产品目录,并推动安全认证和安全检测结果互认,避免重复认证、检测。

English Translation

Network critical equipment and specialized cybersecurity products may be sold or provided only after they have passed security certification by qualified institutions or meet security testing requirements in accordance with the mandatory requirements of relevant national standards. The national cyberspace department, together with relevant departments under the State Council, shall formulate and publish a catalogue of network critical equipment and specialized cybersecurity products, and promote mutual recognition of security certification and security testing results to avoid repeated certification and testing.

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  • cybersecurity
  • Cyberspace Administration of China

Related rules: Network Data Security Regulation

Related standards: GB/T 22239; GB/T 25070

Source reference: CSL Article 25. Source authority: Cyberspace Administration of China publication; source text from the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress. Effective version: 2026-01-01 amended effective version. Amendment status: amended by 2025-10-28 amendment decision; current official text uses article-number gaps. Last verified: 2026-05-20. Last updated: 2026-05-25. Official source.

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Last updated: 2026-05-25. Last verified: 2026-05-20. Independent reference only. Chinese text shall prevail.