China MIIT Issues Notice on AI Agent Terminal Network Access Management
China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) issued a notice on November 6, 2026, outlining four main tasks to strengthen network access management, terminal adaptation, and distribution of AI agent devices. This regulatory framework directly impacts AI hardware integration, compliance, and distribution for smart devices in China, ensuring that pre-installed AI systems meet strict security and anti-fraud standards. The regulations mandate rigorous adaptation verification, pre-market risk assessments during network access testing, strict OTA upgrade reporting, and enhanced oversight from application distribution platforms.
## BACKGROUND
In China, telecommunications terminal equipment must go through network access testing and obtain a license before entering the market. AI agents refer to intelligent systems with autonomous perception, memory, decision-making, and execution capabilities pre-installed on devices like smartphones and wearables.