Xinhua reveals details of planned Hong Kong national security law; JPMorgan becomes first fully-owned futures business following CSRC approval; and U.S. companies allowed to work with Huawei on next-generation technology standards
As an entrepôt for U.S.-China trade, Hong Kong is a gateway for PRC entities to access U.S. technology, something the Trump administration is keen to stop
The Supreme People's Court has issued the 3rd set of guiding opinions clarifying the trial of COVID-19 related force majeure cases. It has also published two law drafts on the burden of proof and amount of losses of trade secrets in IP cases.
ChiNext finalizes reforms liberalizing listing process while tightening disclosure requirements; Hong Kong sees major secondary listings in quick succession with Nasdaq-listed NetEase and JD.com; and American Express becomes first foreign player approved to offer card-clearing services in China
The Supreme People's Court has issued three law drafts clarifying the commercial value of trade secrets and liability of online service providers and e-commerce platform operators in IP infringement cases. Stricter regulation is imposed on lease financing companies in a bid to control risks.
