The Dawning of a New Era: China's PE/VC Sector in 2021

January 14, 2022 | BY

Susan Mok

Charles Wu and Zaiguang Lu of Han Kun Law Offices review the significant legislative developments of 2021 affecting China's private equity and venture capital industry, and offer insights on the key trends, challenges and opportunities in the sector

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Summary 

  • 2021 was a mixed year for China's PE/VC sector, beginning with change and ending with more certainty
  • Key legislative changes in 2021 included an updated Negative List, new rules from the Cyberspace Administration of China, and a detailed set of proposed rules issued by the China Securities and Regulatory Commission
  • There were also significant developments in relation to data protection and antitrust law last year
  • 2022 is expected to provide further certainty, with gaps in regulation being filled by new guidelines