In 2025, China's antitrust landscape continued to evolve with greater sophistication across legislation, merger control, administrative enforcement, and litigation. Here, Huang Wei, Zhu Fan, Gao Chang and Chen Kexin of Tian Yuan Law Firm give an overview of the major developments and key takeaways
China increases scrutiny of Manus-Meta Deal | Recent Chinese notice raises concerns over red-chip company ban in Hong Kong listings | Chinese court rejects circular reuse defense in luxury handbag repurposing dispute
PBOC has introduced rules to facilitate the offshore funding of renminbi. CSRC defines short-term trading, and consolidates identical or similar disclosure items in regular reports of securities investment funds.
CAC defines online platform service providers that have a large number of minor users / CLP Reference: 5600/26.02.21 ; Issued: 2026-02-21 ; Effective: 2026-04-01
CAC issues an Q&A to clarify exemptions of data transfer requirements. CLP Reference: 5600/25.10.31 ; Issued: 2025-10-31
Wenpei Yu and Yunsi Hu of Lifeng Partners examine the many areas of development in the field of the protection of personal information during 2025
Danae Wu, IP counsel at Fangda Partners, examines a set of provisions intended to improve protection for IP belonging to Chinese enterprises
High Court ruling opens recovery path for Chinese creditors against U.K.-based debtors | Hong Kong considers easing requirements for dual-class share listings | India approves relaxation of restrictions on Chinese investment in certain sectors
European Union proposes “Made in EU” rules for strategic sectors. | SEC rules require FPI directors and officers to disclose holdings and trades. | Supreme People’s Court rules on trade secrets case involving poaching of employees.
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