Jianwei (Jerry) Fang, Peng Zhang, Haoyi Sun, Jiaying (Kate) Jiang and Chen (Cissy) Chen of Zhong Lun Law Firm examine and analyze China’s Regulations on Countering Unlawful Extraterritorial Jurisdiction, outlining the legislative purpose, broader policy context, and key provisions, and offering practical guidance for companies engaged in cross-border operations
China’s securities regulator fines unauthorized overseas listing and approves a new U.S.-bound IPO. | U.S. is considering a cap on Chinese-origin material as low as 10% while China is putting up counter supply chain measures. | QFIIs may now trade yuan bond futures strictly for hedging purposes.
Chinese AI regulator releases draft laws to regulate digital humans and protect children. | China encourages two-way product flows for e-commerce enterprises following EU concerns. | Software error briefly enabled Apple Intelligence features for Chinese users ahead of regulatory clearance.
In 2025, there was continuity and change in U.S. policy that impacted both Chinese and APAC investment into the U.S., and U.S. investment into China. For the investment community, a key question has become how to navigate the U.S. regulatory environment while maximizing business opportunities in the two jurisdictions. A U.S. corporate and regulatory lawyer at a U.S. firm helps make sense of the developments
Chinese financial regulator considers allowing major investors to hold stakes in additional banks to boost capital. | Brazilian preliminary injunction bans Geely from patent dispute-related activities. | Envisioned U.S. national AI framework could put pressure on Chinese AI services.
China increases scrutiny of Manus-Meta Deal | Recent Chinese notice raises concerns over red-chip company ban in Hong Kong listings | Chinese court rejects circular reuse defense in luxury handbag repurposing dispute
CAC issues an Q&A to clarify exemptions of data transfer requirements. CLP Reference: 5600/25.10.31 ; Issued: 2025-10-31
China to expand scope of trade secrets regime | New rules to facilitate funding of China's currency offshore | Draft amendment extends regulatory power to shareholders, employees and third-party enablers in RMB 480 trillion banking system
Jianwei (Jerry) Fang, Haoyi Sun, Chen (Cissy) Chen and Chenai Kuang of Zhong Lun Law Firm examine and discuss the key legislative reforms and judicial developments in China’s civil and commercial dispute resolution landscape which took place in 2025
The latest landmark AI unfair competition cases involve trade secrets | Eight departments ban unapproved offshore issuance of renminbi-pegged stablecoins to protect monetary sovereignty | The overtaking by Chongqing of Liaoning in GDP terms reflects a greater North-South economic divide.
