country-china
Country: People's Republic of China
Architectural code and regulatory reference for projects in mainland China. Hong Kong SAR has a distinct regulatory regime briefly summarised at Section 12 (different code system, English language, Common Law tradition). Macao SAR also distinct. Taiwan is not covered here.
Activate this skill on any Chinese city reference (Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Chengdu, Chongqing, Hangzhou, Nanjing, Tianjin, Wuhan, Xi'an, Suzhou, etc.), CNY/RMB/Yuan currency, mention of "GB 50016"/"GB 50352"/"GB 50011"/"JGJ"/"DB11"/"DGJ08", or Chinese architectural terminology (容积率 yongji-lv, 建筑密度 jianzhu-midu, 日照 rizhao, 抗震 kangzhen, 防火 fanghuo).
1. Regulatory Hierarchy
China operates as Archetype D (Centralised National + Strong-Form Mandatory Clauses). National GB codes are mandatory throughout the country; local DB supplements may only be more stringent, never less.