China proposes to allow businesses to transfer certain types of data overseas without restrictions; IBM's former IT services arm Kyndryl plans to split its China business over data security rules and tech restrictions; and Shenzhen's government introduces initiatives to raise funding for local tech companies amidst U.S. tech restrictions
Capital Markets
- October 11, 2023
GGV capital is breaking up its business into two, separating its Asia partnership; A Shanghai court has recognized Bitcoin as a currency; and China eases capital controls in an effort to attract foreign investment.
September 27, 2023China approves the U.S. listing plans of VIE-structured company CheChe; Chinese IP court helps mediate dispute between Dyson and Dreame; and CSRC proposes rules to encourage companies to pay their dividends
September 20, 2023China's cybersecurity laws are heavily enforced for businesses of all sizes; Chinese Gotion receives CFIUS approval to build an EV battery facility in Illinois; and Former SEC Chair proposes large public companies disclose their exposure to China
September 14, 2023China announces that overseas taxpayers will be exempt from certain taxes until the end of 2027; China attempts to boost the secondary market by introducing a phased restriction on IPOs; and PRC People's Court recognizes virtual assets as property despite crypto ban
September 07, 20233M pays fine to settle bribery charges on its China subsidiary; China recognizes data as an asset in financial statements; and China revises company law to increase controlling shareholder responsibility in companies.
August 30, 2023China meets executives of international firms in order to reassure them over data security regulations; CSRC seeks regulatory opinion for the frist time for overseas listing; and Chinese automobile parts included in U.S. import detention over Xinjiang concerns
August 23, 2023Biden's new Executive Order simplifies the proposed "Reverse CFIUS" review process of outbound investment into China; Small hedge funds in China are threatened with a minimum asset requirement; and Shanghai Stock Exchange further scrutinizes medical companies as an anti-corruption campaign intensifies.
August 17, 2023Processors of personal data face a new annual audit; Dentons leaves China - another case of data decoupling; China and Saudi Arabia in talks about ETF cross-listing
August 10, 2023People's Bank of China issues rules restricting cross-border transfer of its business data
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