Stock clearing agency cuts stock settlement fees, extends support to COVID-hit regions; Three Chinese companies plan to sell depository receipts in Zurich; and MEE slams fraudulent carbon emissions data verification practices
SPC issues the unfair competition interpretation addressing illegitimate online activities. Property of securities law offenders may be used for civil compensation first. Minors are protected from cyberbullying
SEC starts 3-year timer for delisting 5 Chinese companies; further measures for enhancing financial stability; stronger protection for victims of domestic violence
Lawyers need to look into IPO issuers' antitrust approval. MIIT issues standards for cybersecurity and data security of the internet of vehicles. Lawyers' fee standards are set out.
TMT companies steering towards domestic stock markets for fundraising; CAC releases draft rules tightening scrutiny on push notifications, news content; and companies in China report continued pandemic hit, blame power shortages
Civil juristic acts may be recognized without written or verbal agreement. Content compliance reviews of advertising information pushed by pop-up windows must be conducted. MHRSS issues rules to facilitate labor dispute arbitration.
Guidelines are given for apps security management. Shanghai issues its first IP compliance guidelines. Exclusive commercial pension insurance is expanded nationwide.
European Union takes China to World Trade Organization over patent anti-suit injunctions; China sanctions U.S. defense giants under anti-foreign sanctions law; and ride-hailing operators on notice to increase compliance
CSRC issues new rules on qualifications of senior securities executives. Domestic and foreign Stock Connect is expanded to include bourses in Shenzhen, Switzerland and Germany. Pre-set applications on mobile devices should allow uninstallation.
