China's MIIT Strengthens Network Access Management for AI Agent Terminals

China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) has issued a notice to strengthen the network access management of intelligent agent terminals, including smartphones, tablets, and wearables pre-installed with AI agents. The regulation aims to foster healthy industry growth, protect user rights, and establish a comprehensive regulatory framework. It covers adaptation verification, network access testing, online upgrade management, and distribution controls to prevent forced calls and incompatible installations, thereby boosting consumer trust and market vitality.