Following an eventful year, Casper Sek of Jingtian & Gongcheng reviews the significant developments in China's data protection landscape for 2022, and ponders its further evolution in 2023
January 30, 2023
Legal
2022 was yet another action-packed year in China's TMT sector. Despite the continuity of platform regulation and new rules targeting emerging fields such as NFT and deepfake technologies, the momentum started to fade in the second half of the year in light of a slowing-down economy. Legislators are hoping such developments may navigate the more digitalized TMT sector through a tumultuous year ahead
January 30, 2023The Chinese government has been deepening its reform over the past year in order to foster evolving regulatory framework. Deeper reforms coupled with a chilled market means life science companies should prioritize their assets and re-position their business strategies in order to survive and grow stronger.
January 30, 2023IP specialists from FenXun Partners, which operates a joint legal platform with Baker McKenzie in China, highlight some key developments in China's IP legislation and rights protection rules in 2022. The authors also discuss new challenges and notable cases that illustrate the evolving IP landscape in China, and share their insights into the likely IP development trends in 2023.
January 26, 2023China publishes exceptions to foreign state immunity. CNIPA clarifies matters on domestic priority claims for design patents. Draft VAT Law lists transactions that are not subject to VAT.
January 20, 2023Core elements of regulatory rating of foreign bank branches place more emphasis on compliance
January 20, 2023Provisions for the Administration of Deep Synthesis in Connection with Internet Information Services
Deep synthesis involving editing of biometric information of individuals requires their separate consent
January 20, 2023Charles Wu and Zaiguang Lu of Han Kun Law Offices review the significant legislative developments of 2022 affecting China's private equity and venture capital industry, and offer insights into the key trends, challenges and opportunities in the sector
January 19, 2023Proposed amendments to Trademark Law combats malicious registration; China issues new rules on deep synthesis technology; and First local GI regulations bring hope to local businesses
January 19, 2023Nathan Bush, Nicholas Klein, Catherine Pawluch, and Alexandra Kamerling of DLA Piper survey the risks under the Foreign Direct Investment regimes of key jurisdictions, starting with the U.S., Canada, and the U.K. in this two-part series
January 11, 2023
