State Council issues regulations to clarity the principles for accommodating multiple VAT rates in one transaction. Commercial mediation does not apply to labor and personnel matters, as well as consumer rights and interests. SPC addresses mining infringement issues
Beijing court established legal framework for trial of fake AI precedent submission in the judgment | China may require asset sales to approve proposed Rio Tinto-Glencore merger | Defu Technology abandons $200 million acquisition after Luxembourg's compulsory investment review imposed minority stake restrictions
CAC requires entity responsibilities for personal data collection by apps. In a dispute case involving infringement of a utility model or design patent, the people’s court may require the plaintiff to submit a patent assessment report. An online trading platform operator may not use its platform rules to compel platform merchants to bear after-sales responsibilities.
AI startup Manus’ deal with Meta scrutinized over tech control restrictions | Dawu County court discovers AI watermark on fake evidence and issues formal reprimand | Hainan launches "closed customs operations" to promote free trade with the world.
Trump signs defense bill including restrictions on U.S. outbound investments into China. | Trump orders HieFo to divest acquired technology on national security grounds. | China includes drones into Civil Aviation Law in major overhaul
AI anthropomorphic interaction services may require a security assessment. Foreign investment catalogue is expanded to include AI projects. Investors may be prohibited from international trading if PRC interests are jeopardized.
Network data processors are required to conduct risk assessments of their data regularly. Cybersecurity products require labeling according to their levels of cybersecurity capabilities. CSRC revises listed company rules to mitigate capital market risks.
The EU has reached a provisional deal requiring member states to screen foreign investments and changed its pharmaceutical legislation after over 20 years; and Hong Kong has warned investment banks not to prepare substandard IPO applications.
Shanghai issues typical cases on patient and consumer data leakages. | Some rare earth shipments accelerated following China’s issuance of general export licenses. | China’s securities regulator strengthens rules to combat financial fraud in listed companies
Large-scale network platform service providers are required to provide convenient means for individuals to exercise their rights. MHRSS defines “work-related reasons” for work injury insurance. CNIPA clarifies on the issue of whether an invention represents an inventive step.
