Xiucheng (Cecilia) Zhang of Sunsea Law Group P.C. examines proposed changes to China’s key law on enterprise bankruptcy which will dramatically change the insolvency landscape, and have notable repercussions for offshore debtors
February 15, 2026
Legal
Fangda Partners and Clifford Chance win top honors in the 19th Annual China Law & Practice Awards
February 12, 2026The 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.
February 11, 2026The pledge by an AI platform to compensate for misinformation was held unenforceable by a Chinese court. | A survey finds that most EU firms are reviewing their supply chains in China. | China is demanding innovation while enforcing strict content and data compliance rules.
February 05, 2026CAC prohibits AI and algorithmic data that could harm the physical or mental health of minors. Guidelines for classification of financial data are set forth. Pharmaceuticals produced abroad are required to abide by Chinese regulations for marketing.
February 03, 2026SPC addresses mining infringement issues / Promulgated: 2026-01-19 ; Effective: 2026-02-01
February 03, 2026An online trading platform operator may not use its platform rules to compel platform merchants to bear after-sales responsibilities / Promulgated: 2025-12-18 ; Effective: 2026-02-01
February 03, 2026China intensifies efforts to encourage reporting of overseas income | CSRC considers RMB 30 billion market cap floor for H-share listings | Sony to spin off TV business as a joint venture with China’s TCL.
January 29, 2026The guidance on the compatibility of arbitration clauses further strengthens Hong Kong as the preferred seat of arbitration for China-related investments
January 29, 2026State Council issues regulations to clarity the principles for accommodating multiple VAT rates in one transaction. Commercial mediation does not apply to labor and personnel matters, as well as consumer rights and interests. SPC addresses mining infringement issues
January 23, 2026
