China Law News

• Legislation roundup: Unfair competition, securities disputes and cyberbullying

  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

  March 21, 2022

• In the News: Chinese Companies Face US Delisting; Financial Stability Fund; and Domestic Violence Reform

  SEC starts 3-year timer for delisting 5 Chinese companies; further measures for enhancing financial stability; stronger protection for victims of domestic violence

  March 14, 2022

  

• Legislation roundup: Lawyers' IPO review, internet of vehicles and lawyers' fees

  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.

  March 11, 2022

• In the News: TMT Domestic Listings; Push Notification Rules; and Companies Profits Down

  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

  March 08, 2022

  

• Legislation roundup: Civil Code, pop-up information push and labor disputes

  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.

  March 04, 2022

• In the News: Criminalization of Crypto-fundraising; Draft Delisting Rules; and China Initiative Ends

  Crypto-fundraising criminally outlawed; Delisting process to be streamlined and modernized; Controversial anti-spying initiative comes to an end

  March 01, 2022

  

• Legislation roundup: Apps security, Shanghai IP compliance and pension insurance

  Guidelines are given for apps security management. Shanghai issues its first IP compliance guidelines. Exclusive commercial pension insurance is expanded nationwide.

  February 25, 2022

• In the News: Anti-Suit Injunctions; Anti-Foreign Sanctions; and Ride-Hailing Permits

  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

  February 23, 2022

  

• Legislation roundup: Stock Connect, securities executives and smart mobile terminals

  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.

  February 21, 2022

• In the News: Interbank Bond Market Reforms; Tightening of Data Governance Rules; Stronger Enforcement against Private Tutoring

  Interbank bond market to see changes in subject bond requirements, documentation, risk management, and collateral; rules governing processors of "important and core data" are tightened; Ministry of Education aims to strengthen enforcement actions against non-compliance private tutoring institutions

  February 15, 2022