Forced tech transfers are a possible precondition for Chinese firms in Europe. | China closes unclarified aspects of the cross-border data transfer regime. | Over RMB 11 million in penalties signal banking regulators’ focus on data security and risk control.
Banking and Finance Laws
- October 30, 2025
U.S. export controls extended to subsidiaries of Chinese companies | PBOC broadens foreign access to its bond market by aligning China’s repo framework with global standards | U.S. court rules that DJI failed to counter proof of its military links.
October 09, 2025Meihua Liang and Yuting Chen of Commerce & Finance Law Offices present an analysis of China's distinct regulatory model governing digital assets, and its legal implications for market participants
September 22, 2025Eric (Ye) Zou of Merits & Tree Law Offices gives an overview of the core elements and key significance of a new pilot scheme which maps out a new way for foreign investors to access China’s flourishing financial markets
August 19, 2025The first commercial AI application case in Zhejiang province defines legal limits on generative tools; CFIUS blocked more transactions last year than in previous years amid rising China tensions; and Fintech companies rush to raise equity for stablecoin activity in Hong Kong.
August 14, 2025Trump signs memorandum to restrict investments that do not serve American interests; A Jiangsu court ruled that investments in overseas crypto projects are not protected under Chinese law; and Chinese companies raise funds in hope of easing of regulations against private enterprises
February 27, 2025Simon Leung, Partner of Baker McKenzie, and Terry Xu, Senior Counsel at FenXun Partners, examine key regulatory shifts in 2024 and provide an outlook of potential regulatory trends for the banking and finance sector in 2025
February 24, 2025Calvin Klein parent PVH investigated by Chinese government after pulling out of Xinjiang; Chinese biotech firms targeted by U.S. BIOSECURE Act seek to sell U.S. subsidiaries; and China promises to protect private business while maintaining the existing economic order is still important.
October 16, 2024SPC sets forth criteria for serious money laundering cases / CLP reference:1430/24.08.19 ; promulgated: 2024-08-19 ; effective: 2024-08-20
September 13, 2024China allows fully foreign-owned hospitals and foreign investment in gene technologies; China is assessing the compatibility of the international AI agreement with its own strategic plans; and China's Ministry of Finance strengthens its regulation of foreign accounting organizations, particularly for those that do not have offices in China
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