Authorities in China have relaxed the strict rules for international data transfer. Beijing thus adopted a draft presented in September 2023, which enters into force immediately. For example, certain personal data generated in global trade, travel or production can now be exempted from the otherwise required security checks when transferred abroad. Beijing thus accommodates international companies that have been struggling with the strict rules. According to a survey by the EU Chamber of Commerce in China, the compliance costs of its members had increased by almost 60 percent.