Thousands of cross-border data export applications await CAC approval; China continues to crack down on the use of cryptocurrency in foreign exchange transactions while Hong Kong proposes licensing them; and China again allows net-selling of stocks for mutual funds.
SPC clarifies application of international practice in foreign-related civil and commercial cases. Rules for deregistration of companies are revised. Revised Patent Law rules specify compensation requests for an invention patent term for a new drug.
China restricts export of personalized push services based on AI algorithms; JD.com wins anti-monopoly case with record damages; and China amends Criminal Law to increase punishment for corruption
The U.S. issues renewed national security legislation focusing on defense contracts with Chinese military companies; China amends its Company Law to strengthen the rights of shareholders; and China's top court set up a case database to standardize adjudication across the country.
Public may no longer be able to access court rulings as CJO database might be closing; Analysts worry a new CSRC draft might lead to problems with start-up financing; and China proposes a four-tier classification system to deal with data breaches
Personal data transfer within the Greater Bay Area is made more convenient. Supreme People's Court clarifies what constitutes "a material change" in a contract, as well as liability for breach of non-compete clauses. CSRC reduces the commission rate on the securities transactions of public funds.
Chinese court established the FRAND rate for 5G patents in Oppo v Nokia case; Regulator warns Gotion of failing to disclose conditions of its deal with Illinois; and Apps like Alibaba Marketplace and Taobao Alliance are violating data collection laws
AI content protected by Chinese copyright law due to the addition of "human investment"; A provincial appellate court rules that Shanghai's Maichilin has infringed Michelin's trademark; and the ramifications of Shein's plans to file an IPO in the U.S.
Chinese auto companies are being asked CFIUS-like questions; Hong Kong's new reciprocal enforcement regime is expected to provide more certainty to parties; and MOFCOM clears unequal treatment for foreign investors.
Banks should pay attention to potential country risks, as well as risks existing in credit and investment. A transition period of two years is set for loss provisions counted as part of net capital of banks. Online trading platform operators are required to provide information on a merchant trading on its platform when a recall of defective products are involved.
