China-U.S. trade war further escalates with latest retaliatory tariff hikes from both sides; Chinese outbound M&A continues downward spiral amid trade war and heightened regulatory scrutiny; Goldman Sachs set to take majority control of Chinese securities JV; and Beijing to trial foreign investment in VPN services by the end of the year
Security assessment of cloud computing services for critical information infrastructure is specified
Critical information infrastructure may require the use of commercial cryptography
The National Negative List relaxes foreign investment in mining, telecommunications, utilities, cinemas and water transport
Consent of guardians is required for collection of children's personal data
A change in the legal environment of the personal data receiving country will trigger a new security assessment
CAC lists the conditions when a cybersecurity review is required
Push advertising should offer online users the option to refuse receipt of information
China's latest draft measures should better regulate data protection and cybersecurity, but they could also result in the exclusion of some foreign firms.
China's internet regulator releases a draft of data protection law for public consultation; regulators take over Baoshang Bank due to serious credit risk exposure; and CSRC vice chair Yan Qingmin pushes for tougher penalties.
