Chinese court imposes stringent requirements on NFT marketplaces to monitor copyright compliance; New rules on dissemination of false and price-sensitive information and pricing; Heightened burden on live-streaming platforms to protect minors
Guidelines on certification of personal information protection for cross-border PI data transfers are set forth. Business cooperation in retirement financial business between banking and insurance institutions is supported. MOJ allows for overseas remote video notarization.
European companies considering leaving China market over strict COVID-19 policies; Shanghai court ruling deems bitcoin a virtual asset protected by law; Didi New York IPO under SEC investigation
Securities data shall be backed up at least once per day. Before offering a product, a wealth management company shall strictly carry out the internal approval procedure. Global systemically important banks may offer non-capital bonds satisfying total loss-absorbing capacity.
Beijing approves Baidu, Pony.ai to operate robotaxis without supervisor in driver's seat; U.S government blacklists China again over lax IP protection and enforcement; BlackRock launches private pension product, first foreign asset manager to do so
Security management of a third-party SDK is specified for apps collecting personal information. Shanghai issues an Q&A requiring employers pay legitimate wages to employees sick with COVID-19. Technical IP cases are handled by IP courts and intermediate people's courts.
US companies concerned about tightening cybersecurity rules amid enforcement uncertainty; China to rollout first ever nationwide private pension system; Futures Law adopted as derivatives market set to expand
China passes its first law to manage its derivatives market. Foreign telecom investors are given more flexibility in terms of investment percentage and application procedures. Banking and insurance institutions are encouraged to provide financial support for low-carbon highway projects
Industry associations ban NFT use for issuing financial assets; Shanghai government paves way for potential resumption of production activity under closed-loop management; and livestreaming video games banned for certain platforms
Draft law to boost protection against systemic risks; SPC amends rules on summary procedures, service of litigation documents, small claims, and judicial confirmation; Policymakers aim to knock down localism and unify market standards