Successful U.S. IPO of Chinese EV brand suggests rising investor confidence, but regulatory risks still loom; Burberry wins trademark infringement and unfair competition lawsuit; and China proposes guidelines to it's lithium battery sector amid overcapacity concerns.
Although CFIUS reviews have become more challenging for Chinese companies, transactions could still go ahead with a few tips in mind.
China lifts foreign investment restrictions on value-added telecommunications services
Surveillance camera maker Zhejiang Dahua exits U.S. market amid sanctions; China implements measures to boost mainland companies seeking to list in Hong Kong; and China rolls out measures to boost overseas investments in domestic sci-tech companies.
Shenzhen expands the scope of PE investments
China designates four pilot areas for foreign investment into telecommunications without ownership caps; CFIUS may be allowed to request more information on transactions that were not filed with them; and CSRC proposes tighter controls on programme trading
Shanghai opens new data service center designed to allow for freer data flows; A bipartisan bill introduced in the U.S. Congress would prevent index funds from investing in Chinese companies; and Former employees of Chinese tech giants, even those who worked at a junior level, are bound by non-compete clauses.
U.S. expands its ban on forced labor and restricts domestic companies from supplying Chinese microchip factories; NFRA publishes draft measures designed to improve loan syndication in China and align with international standards; and Chinese EV company CH Auto Technology merges with a Delaware SPAC company.
China allows ordinary employee information to be transferred out of jurisdiction without restrictions; EU Chamber report addresses regulatory clarity after risk concerns arise; and Japanese company wins trademark trolling case on unfair competition grounds.
Ordinary employee information may be transferred abroad without restrictions
