Record Chinese biotech licensing deals amidst gradual shift to NewCo model; China leading in European plug-in hybrids sales while industry lobbies for hybrids; and Saudi Arabia goes all-out to attract Chinese tech investment and expats
Jianwei (Jerry) Fang, Qianwen Gu and Jia Geng of Zhong Lun Law Firm examine recent changes to China’s primary competition legislation which could have effects far beyond the country’s borders
U.S. House panel intensifies scrutiny of Morgan Stanley over IPO linked to Uyghur forced-labor entity. | Three foreign carmakers obtain approval to deploy AI chatbots in cars in China. | Indonesia considers issuing renminbi-denominated bonds amid China’s push against dollarization.
CAC issues an Q&A to clarify exemptions of data transfer requirements. Cybersecurity Law is revised to enhance protection of personal data. Specific details on certification of oversea transfers of personal data are set forth.
The revised Law extends the levy of the environmental tax to non-specified volatile organic compounds. / CLP Reference: 1600/25.10.28 ; Promulgated: 2025-10-28 ; Effective: 2025-10-28
In an article offering compliance insights for AI developers, platforms, and legal practitioners, Casper Sek and Fengming Zhang of Jingtian & Gongcheng examine key rulings from the Beijing Internet Court which illustrate three distinct compliance pathways
Beijing Municipality considers adopting other negative lists of outbound data transfer programs nationwide | Court rules that AI prompts are not “works” hence not copyright-protected. | U.S. coffee giant shifts to joint venture model amid slowing growth and fierce competition in China.
China’s self-driving cars need to adapt to EU tech compliance regulations | Winning bids for drug procurement contracts to be kept confidential as regulators aim to balance competition and sustainability | China adds U.S.-linked ETFs in latest expansion of cross-border ETF Connect program
