A Chinese court has loosened the scope of “product similarity” in trademark law to include virtual models of actual trademarked products. | China’s conviction of a crypto laundering defendant reflects stricter enforcement in cryptocurrency-related crimes. | New draft regulations allow for loans for minority M&A stakes.
China issues first draft rules on AI ethics. NFRA allows financing of minority share M&A deals. New rules define the scope of online futures marketing activities.
Court interpretation of rules governing mandatory social insurance payments causes backlash; Proposed changes to implementation of China’s VAT regime aim to clarify gray areas; and Arkansas joins push to divest pension funds from China.
VAT regulation draft specifies scope of zero tax rate for exports. New guidelines define what constitutes a medical advertisement. National data security standard specifies when identity information of minors is not required.
The 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.
A representative office of a foreign enterprise may be a party to a labor dispute case. A low-threshold version of fund pool policy is applied in China nationwide for multinationals. Record filing is required for online pharmaceutical and medical device information services
Hainan launches pilot program expanding financial products access to foreigners; Chinese companies reconsider pivot to Southeast Asia as region targeted by U.S. tariffs; and Chinese regulator puts U.S. outbound investments on hold.
Hainan offers asset management investment scheme similar to QFII. Dumping goods at below cost price will be prohibited. The minimum registered capital for investing in a money brokerage is increased.
FRAND ruling undercuts London’s global ambitions as Samsung’s U.K. win against ZTE risks backfiring in Germany; U.S. consultancy giant asks staff to pause generative AI-related consultancy work in China; and U.S. toymakers diversify away from China amid tariff challenges
National standard sets forth the security technical requirements for network storage. Multiple government departments put forth measures to encourage foreign M&A in China. CNIPA offers expedited examination of hi-tech related trademarks.
