The role of the general counsel is more important than ever as companies face wave after wave of uncertainty due to the pandemic
September 25, 2020
Cybersecurity
Data power and regime competition are shaping China's nascent data protection framework
August 28, 2020The case against TikTok is the latest example of growing U.S. scrutiny of the overseas operations of Chinese companies amid worsening relations between the two countries. The U.S. is especially concerned about potential Chinese access to the personal data of U.S. citizens.
August 16, 2020Recent reforms to the U.S. foreign investment review body's powers have contributed to a sharp drop in outbound Chinese investment to the U.S.
August 14, 2020Trump issues executive orders barring transactions with WeChat, TikTok after 45 days; U.S. officials recommend delisting non-compliant Chinese firms by 2022; China introduces tax, investment incentives for domestic chipmakers
August 10, 2020TikTok in limbo after Trump's threat to ban app from U.S. market; Luckin to be penalized by Chinese regulators over falsified sales; and Hong Kong bourse launches hedging tools for tapping A-share market
August 03, 2020Data Security Law draft governs China-related data activities outside China.
July 24, 2020Jianwei (Jerry) Fang and Wenpei Yu of Zhong Lun Law Firm discuss the main features of the Draft Data Security Law including the definition of data, clarification of the scope of regulatory power, the new data mechanism, export control measures and increased penalties
July 23, 2020Trump strengthens sanctions over Hong Kong with executive order; China integrates fragmented bond markets to facilitate greater investment; U.K bars Huawei equipment from 5G networks citing U.S. sanctions
July 20, 2020Supply chain security means minimizing exposure of China's critical infrastructure to tightening U.S. export controls
July 16, 2020
