Anthropic Clarifies Claude Restrictions in China, Hong Kong and Macau

Anthropic’s updated Supported Regions Policy takes effect Thursday, Nov. 12, clarifying how the company enforces existing regional restrictions on Claude. The rules apply to people using the service while physically in mainland China, Hong Kong or Macau, even if their accounts are based in supported regions.

Restrictions cover Claude’s apps and API, as well as models offered through cloud platforms and authorized resellers. Employees of companies based in supported regions are covered when they use Claude from unsupported regions.

The policy also restricts use by entities incorporated or headquartered in unsupported regions, along with their users or personnel. It also covers entities directly or indirectly majority-owned or controlled by people or entities in unsupported regions, regardless of where their users or personnel are located. Taiwan is on Anthropic’s supported list.

When an account shows signs of activity from an unsupported region, Anthropic may request identity verification. Accounts that fail to verify are banned.