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China's emergency procurement rules start 1 October 2026: a filing, not an approval, and 40% prepayment

Trade Policy·10 min read·7 figures

From 1 October 2026, Cai Ku [2026] No. 12 lets emergency procurement skip the approval that gated imported goods, encourages 40% prepayment, caps add-ons at 30% and requires award publication within 10 working days.