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Security management of a third-party SDK is specified for apps collecting personal information. Shanghai issues an Q&A requiring employers pay legitimate wages to employees sick with COVID-19. Technical IP cases are handled by IP courts and intermediate people's courts.

MIIT issues standards for cybersecurity and data security of the internet of vehicles

SPC issues the unfair competition interpretation addressing illegitimate online activities

Zhou Hanshuo and Yang Licheng of Jingtian & Gongcheng provide an overview of the Draft Human Genetic Resources Regulation Implementing Rules relating to Sino-foreign cooperation and cross-border provision and sharing of HGR information

State Council eases qualification requirements for foreign value-added telecom investors.

US companies concerned about tightening cybersecurity rules amid enforcement uncertainty; China to rollout first ever nationwide private pension system; Futures Law adopted as derivatives market set to expand

China passes its first law to manage its derivatives market. Foreign telecom investors are given more flexibility in terms of investment percentage and application procedures. Banking and insurance institutions are encouraged to provide financial support for low-carbon highway projects

Self-examination of medical device production is required

Foreign telecom investors are given more flexibility in terms of investment percentages and application procedures