China Law News

Regulation of investment in trust companies is clarified, assistance is offered to foreign investors during the epidemic period and Guangdong court issues rules to facilitate bankruptcy cases.

Coronavirus continues to stifle business in China; lawyers and regulators respond with guidance and measures; Hong Kong introduces quarantine for mainland travellers

Supreme People's Court may appoint mediation for disputes concerning local people, listed companies may postpone their disclosure of annual reports in view of the coronavirus epidemic and risk control on investments of securities companies is loosened.

Coronavirus epidemic spreads globally as businesses told to postpone reopening; financial regulators unveil measures in response to virus-hit markets; and EU allows limited access to Huawei and other Chinese telecoms vendors

An individual's foreign business income may be combined with his domestic income, foreign parties may hold a controlling interest in wealth management companies and China opens up oil and gas mining.

A breakthrough in the trade war, but how long will it last?

China, U.S. sign phase one trade deal in trade war breakthrough, but tariffs and issues remain; Reuters reports imminent first rules for online-only banks in China, foreign participation welcomed; and U.S. venture investment in China sinks to six-year low amid trade war and slowing Chinese economy

More channels are introduced for foreign exchange hedging, more details are given for protection of data privacy on apps and private equity investment should not be a means of lending.

U.S. tightens supervision over AI software exports with China in mind; JPMorgan Chase applies for majority stake in Chinese futures business; and China opens up oil and gas industry to foreign players