Legal

Philip Qu and Qiuchen Wang from TransAsia Lawyers analyze a pioneering approach to regulating cross-border data transfers recently adopted in one of Shanghai's free trade zones

Data security risk assessments are required for data processing activities by key data and core data handlers in the industry and information technology sector

The shareholders of a listed company may not lend shares through refinancing or short sell shares of the company during the lockup period

International investors find Chinese secondary PE market an alternative amid U.S.-China tensions; QuantumPharm is the first IPO under Hong Kong's new measure for pre-revenue specialist technology firms; and China releases new carbon measuring standards foreseeing new EU carbon tariffs.

Apple wins antitrust case in China over app store fees; Temu is now subject to stricter EU online content rules; and Record Chinese investments flow into Mexico and Vietnam amid Western trade tensions.

SAFE simplifies foreign exchange procedures for foreign trade enterprises

Data security risk assessments are required for data processing activities by key data and core data handlers in the industry and information technology sector. Requirements applicable to AI service providers in respect of the security of data sources are set forth. The shareholders of a listed company may not lend shares through refinancing or short sell shares of the company during the lockup period.

Shanghai FTZ elaborates on the general data of the public fund sector

Fang Jianwei, Lv Chao and Yuan Chenhao of Zhong Lun Law Firm in Shanghai explain the background and impact – including on multinational companies – of a set of new rules governing the local production of imported drugs