Features & Analyses

Dragon Wang and Yannan Li of Sitao IP discuss the several aspects of the SPC’s recent judicial interpretation on punitive damages, namely clarity provided to what is meant by “willful” and “malicious”, serious circumstances, how calculation base of punitive damages is determined and key takeaways from the interpretation

The in-house team at a real estate developer must handle land bidding, project financing, workers' rights, and more

Scott Yu and Frank Jiang of Zhong Lun Law Firm highlight recently introduced national security measures for review of foreign investments including its broader reach within China, the scope of M&A targets and expanded sectorial coverage, and the new review mechanism coordinated by the NDRC

2020 was a significant year for personal information protection in China. Jerry (Jianwei) Fang and Wenpei Yu of Zhong Lun Law Firm examine the year’s important developments.

Casper Sek of Jin Mao Partners highlights key differences between the draft and final version of the Anti-Monopoly Guidelines for the Platform Economy Sector that data-related businesses should take note of

Kevin Yuan and Lucca Li of FenXun Partners discuss the numerous ways China is opening up its finance market to foreign investors, supporting Fintech innovation and accelerating the financial revolution by introducing regulatory measures to make China’s financial markets attractive to global investors.

Further integration with Hong Kong and a landmark decision in Guangzhou were just some of the key pro-arbitration developments in China over the past year.

Liu Siyuan of Jingtian & Gongcheng Law Firm discusses the revised Securities Law and the rules issued by the Supreme People’s Court that provide support for the implementation of a securities class action legal system in China, and the benefits and difficulties for investors and listed companies in future litigation.

Zaiguang Lu and Charles Wu of Han Kun Law Offices review 2020’s significant legislative developments affecting China’s private equity and venture capital industry, and offer insights on the key trends, challenges and opportunities in the sector.

Sanctions and export controls remained the primary tools of the Trump administration for restricting Chinese entities' access to U.S. technology. The administration has fine-tuned export controls to extend U.S. jurisdiction to more transactions, a primary focus being Chinese companies with military ties due to China's state policy of military-civilian fusion.