China increases scrutiny of Manus-Meta Deal | Recent Chinese notice raises concerns over red-chip company ban in Hong Kong listings | Chinese court rejects circular reuse defense in luxury handbag repurposing dispute
March 26, 2026
China Law News
PBOC has introduced rules to facilitate the offshore funding of renminbi. CSRC defines short-term trading, and consolidates identical or similar disclosure items in regular reports of securities investment funds.
March 20, 2026High Court ruling opens recovery path for Chinese creditors against U.K.-based debtors | Hong Kong considers easing requirements for dual-class share listings | India approves relaxation of restrictions on Chinese investment in certain sectors
March 19, 2026European Union proposes “Made in EU” rules for strategic sectors. | SEC rules require FPI directors and officers to disclose holdings and trades. | Supreme People’s Court rules on trade secrets case involving poaching of employees.
March 12, 2026SAMR extends the protection of trade secrets to cover data and algorithms. CAC defines online platform service providers that have a large number of minor users. The transfer of autonomous driving map data overseas requires a security assessment.
March 09, 2026China to expand scope of trade secrets regime | New rules to facilitate funding of China's currency offshore | Draft amendment extends regulatory power to shareholders, employees and third-party enablers in RMB 480 trillion banking system
March 04, 2026China prohibits issuing of stablecoins linked to the renminbi overseas without explicit regulatory approval. CSRC tightens regulation of asset-backed securities tokenization. Ministry of Finance defines abnormally low bids in government procurement.
February 27, 2026Florida’s Attorney General launches “CHINA Prevention Unit” to protect Floridians’ data | London proposes accepting Chinese auditing standards to attract Shanghai Stock Connect issuers | PE firms struggle to exit their Chinese PE investments amid lower valuations
February 26, 2026Legislation Roundup: Technology contract registration, and Auto data transfer and pricing compliance
MIIT allows for buyer registration of technology contracts with a parties’ consensus and defines overseas transfer of automotive data. SAMR prohibits below-cost pricing of automobiles.
February 16, 2026The latest landmark AI unfair competition cases involve trade secrets | Eight departments ban unapproved offshore issuance of renminbi-pegged stablecoins to protect monetary sovereignty | The overtaking by Chongqing of Liaoning in GDP terms reflects a greater North-South economic divide.
February 11, 2026
