On September 14, 2026, the MIIT Radio Regulation Bureau opened consultation on draft revisions to the People's Republic of China Radio Frequency Allocation Regulations. The 57-page redline implements outcomes from the 2023 World Radiocommunication Conference and updates terminology, allocations, international footnotes and China-specific footnotes.

Notable proposed changes include new definitions for multiple radar categories; NAVDAT provisions at 500 kHz, 4,226 kHz and related maritime-safety frequencies; WRC-23 conditions for HIBS used as IMT base stations in portions of the 700/800/900 MHz and 2.5 GHz ranges; new China notes allowing aeronautical mobile (route) systems in 5,030-5,091 MHz and 5,091-5,150 MHz only after use plans and compatibility procedures are established; and revision of the 24.75-27.5 GHz IMT note to address integrated sensing and communication applications.

The draft also updates allocation and protection conditions for satellite, space-research, earth-exploration and other services. It remains a proposal and does not yet create final equipment-certification or deployment obligations.

Impact

Impact assessment: Medium.

Key reasons: the draft is the national allocation framework for radio spectrum and may affect future frequency use, coexistence, deployment and equipment planning across several services.

Who is affected?

Radio-equipment manufacturers, operators, importers, laboratories, satellite and aeronautical stakeholders, spectrum planners and certification teams.

Conclusion:

stakeholders should map affected bands and submit technically supported comments within the stated consultation window. No final re-testing, certification or labeling requirement applies at this stage.