SAMR delegates certain antitrust reviews to local market regulators. Chinese companies may extend offshore loans to overseas companies with shareholding relationships only. Use of overseas registered product barcodes require record filing.
Chinese financial regulator considers allowing major investors to hold stakes in additional banks to boost capital. | Brazilian preliminary injunction bans Geely from patent dispute-related activities. | Envisioned U.S. national AI framework could put pressure on Chinese AI services.
China increases scrutiny of Manus-Meta Deal | Recent Chinese notice raises concerns over red-chip company ban in Hong Kong listings | Chinese court rejects circular reuse defense in luxury handbag repurposing dispute
PBOC has introduced rules to facilitate the offshore funding of renminbi. CSRC defines short-term trading, and consolidates identical or similar disclosure items in regular reports of securities investment funds.
High Court ruling opens recovery path for Chinese creditors against U.K.-based debtors | Hong Kong considers easing requirements for dual-class share listings | India approves relaxation of restrictions on Chinese investment in certain sectors
European Union proposes “Made in EU” rules for strategic sectors. | SEC rules require FPI directors and officers to disclose holdings and trades. | Supreme People’s Court rules on trade secrets case involving poaching of employees.
SAMR extends the protection of trade secrets to cover data and algorithms. CAC defines online platform service providers that have a large number of minor users. The transfer of autonomous driving map data overseas requires a security assessment.
China to expand scope of trade secrets regime | New rules to facilitate funding of China's currency offshore | Draft amendment extends regulatory power to shareholders, employees and third-party enablers in RMB 480 trillion banking system
China prohibits issuing of stablecoins linked to the renminbi overseas without explicit regulatory approval. CSRC tightens regulation of asset-backed securities tokenization. Ministry of Finance defines abnormally low bids in government procurement.
Florida’s Attorney General launches “CHINA Prevention Unit” to protect Floridians’ data | London proposes accepting Chinese auditing standards to attract Shanghai Stock Connect issuers | PE firms struggle to exit their Chinese PE investments amid lower valuations
