New law extends Beijing’s powers to restrict cross-border dealmaking, hindering biotech deals | Foreign fashion brands could run afoul of China's new supply chain security law | EU scrutinizes Chinese investments in Ferretti and JD.com deals
Beijing court draws clear regulatory distinction between de-identified and anonymous data | Chinese LED chipmaker withdraws $239 million bid for Dutch firm after CFIUS cites U.S. national security risks | Spain’s embrace of proposed Chinese investment raises wider concerns about Chinese investment in Europe
In 2025, there was continuity and change in U.S. policy that impacted both Chinese and APAC investment into the U.S., and U.S. investment into China. For the investment community, a key question has become how to navigate the U.S. regulatory environment while maximizing business opportunities in the two jurisdictions. A U.S. corporate and regulatory lawyer at a U.S. firm helps make sense of the developments
Chinese financial regulator considers allowing major investors to hold stakes in additional banks to boost capital. | Brazilian preliminary injunction bans Geely from patent dispute-related activities. | Envisioned U.S. national AI framework could put pressure on Chinese AI services.
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
China intensifies efforts to encourage reporting of overseas income | CSRC considers RMB 30 billion market cap floor for H-share listings | Sony to spin off TV business as a joint venture with China’s TCL.
Beijing court established legal framework for trial of fake AI precedent submission in the judgment | China may require asset sales to approve proposed Rio Tinto-Glencore merger | Defu Technology abandons $200 million acquisition after Luxembourg's compulsory investment review imposed minority stake restrictions
AI startup Manus’ deal with Meta scrutinized over tech control restrictions | Dawu County court discovers AI watermark on fake evidence and issues formal reprimand | Hainan launches "closed customs operations" to promote free trade with the world.
Trump signs defense bill including restrictions on U.S. outbound investments into China. | Trump orders HieFo to divest acquired technology on national security grounds. | China includes drones into Civil Aviation Law in major overhaul
