China's rules on confidentiality and state secrets are complex and contain a number of pitfalls. Danli Zou of Commerce & Finance Law Offices provides valuable guidance on the latest rules relating to overseas offering and listing by domestic companies
SPACs in the U.S. remain attractive for Chinese tech firms; COVID and economic pressures cause changes in consumer behavior; and restrictions on the use of superlatives in advertising clarified
The U.S. Copyright Office suggests that some types of AI-generated content may be copyrighted; Big Four auditing firm Deloitte's Beijing Office was fined US$31 million for deficiencies in its audit of Huarong; and Chinese government officials have pledged to allow foreign firms to list when conditions are "mature."
U.S. further protects its technology with new strike force; Hong Kong amends listing rules; and China accedes to the Apostille Convention for international business integration.
The U.S. approved nearly 70% of license applications for exporting goods and technology to blacklisted Chinese firms in 2022; Shenzhen and London Stock Exchanges sign agreement to implement a Shenzhen-London Connect; and online-generated credit reports replace "no illegal record" certificates in Shanghai
New CSRC rules on overseas listing; China raises concerns over Ford gaining access to Chinese electric battery technology; and CSRC clarifies that it will not impose a blanket ban on mainland investors trading overseas stocks
