Chinese auto companies are being asked CFIUS-like questions; Hong Kong's new reciprocal enforcement regime is expected to provide more certainty to parties; and MOFCOM clears unequal treatment for foreign investors.
December 01, 2023
Dispute Resolution
A recent change in rules amends the jurisdiction of the IP tribunal of China's highest court, potentially freeing up judicial resources. Fang Qi and Danlei Wu of Fangda Partners review the new rules and their impact
November 22, 2023U.S. further restricts export of chips to curb China's technological advancement; China bans domestic brokerages from offshore trading in order to stabilize its currency; and Chinese court continues to not recognize crypto lending in civil litigation cases
October 18, 2023China approves the U.S. listing plans of VIE-structured company CheChe; Chinese IP court helps mediate dispute between Dyson and Dreame; and CSRC proposes rules to encourage companies to pay their dividends
September 20, 2023Jue Li and Joel Evans of DaHui Lawyers look at the difficulties foreign investors face when divesting from China, in particular those associated with dissolution and non-bankruptcy liquidation.
July 18, 2023Shake Shack and Starbucks were summoned by Shanghai for excessive data collection; Hong Kong rules that trustees of keepwell trusts can gain monetary compensation for contractual breaches; and European Union firms blame regulatory hurdles and limited market access for record low investment into China.
June 28, 2023The Hong Kong/mainland China interim measures arrangement has been in force for over three years, and parties are beginning to realize its significance. Jue Li and Joel Evans of DaHui Lawyers examine the practical procedural requirements of the arrangement and its context within the PRC legal mechanism
June 26, 2023Sanctions are an increasing area of business risk for those doing business with Chinese enterprises. Jianwei (Jerry) Fang and Chuchen (Julie) Hou of Zhong Lun Law Firm analyze so-called sanction-proof clauses and how they could assist businesses in China seeking to negotiate their ongoing business relationships.
June 16, 2023China's data security laws lead to increasing costs for firms; CFIUS clarifies rules regarding the "completion date" for filing and requests for information from foreign investors; fewer firms are choosing Hong Kong for international arbitration due to the National Security Law
June 14, 2023For some patent holders, the new system will present multiple benefits. But others are likely to be leery of the power that the Unified Patent Court wields to nullify patents across multiple jurisdictions.
May 30, 2023
