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New Beijing Stock Exchange targets innovative SMEs

SPC interpretation protects personal facial information

Fang Qi and Danlei Wu of Fangda Partners discuss what information qualifies for trade secrets protection including the scope of trade secrets, protective measures in place for trade secrets and confidentiality of trade secrets with reference to judicial decisions taking a lead role in the development of trade secrets law

GBA Wealth Management Connect launched; minister calls for consolidation of Chinese EV manufacturers; and China-Indonesia local currency settlement agreement implemented

Beijing Stock Exchange, which targets innovative SMEs, issues its listing and trading rules. An insurance group company may invest directly or indirectly in non-insurance subsidiaries.

Application for the simplified procedure for advance pricing is made easier

Draft E-Commerce Law accords greater protection to IP rights holders

Daisy Duan of King & Wood Mallesons discusses enterprises that will qualify to be an applicant under the simplified procedure for unilateral advance pricing arrangements (APAs) and those that are excluded, and the benefits of having a streamlined APA process for MNCs in cross-border transactions

Beijing stock exchange hosting innovative SMEs announced; BNP Paribas in talks to launch majority-owned wealth management venture; and Hainan to trial cross-border asset management operations