U.S. Firms in China Face Rising Compliance Burdens, AmCham China Says

American companies operating in China are facing mounting compliance burdens from bilateral trade measures and domestic regulations, according to the 2026 American Business in China White Paper released by the American Chamber of Commerce in China (AmCham China).

The annual report, which assesses the business environment and strategic challenges for U.S. firms in the Chinese market, highlights issues ranging from competition law, data privacy and anti-corruption compliance to customs, government procurement and high-tech export controls. The chamber called for broader solicitation of foreign business feedback in emerging fields such as artificial intelligence and fair competition review mechanisms, while urging clearer operational guidelines for cross-border data transfers, cybersecurity and anti-corruption compliance.