Global Right to Information Rating

China

Name of law: The People’s Republic of China Ordinance on Openness of Government Information
First adopted: 2007
Last modified: n/a
RTI Rating last updated: 2020-09

Introduction

The Open Government Information Regulations have reasonably clear procedures and some strong language on remedial measures and sanctions for individuals who do not comply with right to information obligations. However, the high level of generality in the phrasing of many provisions loses points, as does the lack of any independent oversight and appeals body. The Regulations also do not trump secrecy provisions under other laws and lack of a clear public interest override.

Translation is provided by China Law Translate (https://www.chinalawtranslate.com/en/ogi2019/)

Local expert: Ben Wei
SectionPointsMax score
Right of Access 2 6
Scope 13 30
Requesting Procedures 17 30
Exceptions & Refusal 15 30
Appeals 12 30
Sanctions & Protections 4 8
Promotional Measures 12 16
∑ = 75 ∑ = 150