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Export of some technologies may now require approval from local authorities. Independent fund sales institutions are not allowed to sell PE/VC funds on an agency basis. Foreign investors may complain to higher-level authorities if not satisfied with a complaint handling.

Foreign investment screening is tightening across Europe driven by concerns over Chinese investment and the pandemic

Applicants for administrative permission are required to expressly indicate the key confidentiality points

Online platform operators may bear e-commerce operator obligations for live streaming marketing

Wan Jia, Liu Sichen and Hannibal El-Mohtar of Anjie Law Firm highlight some of the practical aspects of the SPC Guiding Opinions and their roles in the trial, practice and resolution of COVID-related cases

China restricts AI exports, TikTok sale in jeopardy; Mengniu's Australian purchase falls through with no government approval forthcoming; JPMorgan buys out mutual fund JV partner for $1 billion

An intellectual property transfer may lead to a filing for a concentration of business operators. The acceptance of an undertaking of a business operator does not affect the determination of a monopolistic act. Permit requirements for unmanned civil aircraft are specified.

Data power and regime competition are shaping China's nascent data protection framework

New auto industry guidelines list acts that could be found to be an abuse of dominant market position