Cybersecurity

Trump 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

Supply chain security means minimizing exposure of China's critical infrastructure to tightening U.S. export controls

China's heightened scrutiny of supply chain security for critical infrastructure threatens foreign network suppliers' sales

China's biggest piece of legislation establishes new legal principles and provides greater protections for personal information, personality rights and more

Hong Kong national security law comes into effect with U.S. sanctions imminent; China launches wealth management connect scheme with Hong Kong, Macao; and NPC publishes draft Data Security Law tightening data protection rules

Jianwei (Jerry) Fang, Wenpei Yu and Yue Liu of Zhong Lun Law Firm highlight the pitfalls of M&A transactions that involve the transfer of personal information and steps that the buyer can take to limit value risk and to ensure compliance with personal data protection

Certified commercial crypto products are subject to follow-up monitoring

Jerry (Jianwei) Fang and Wenpei Yu of Zhong Lun Law Firm discuss the important changes to updated Personal Information Security Specification and how it offers more protection to those who provide personal information for collection, and recommend actions companies should consider to ensure compliance under the new regulations

U.S. to strip Hong Kong of special trade privileges; China adopts its first-ever civil code; and more entry exemptions on the horizon for select countries