CBIRC approves China's first wholly foreign-owned money broker to begin operations; Chinese investment in Europe fell to decade low in 2020; and NDRC releases new rules standardizing disclosure and compilation requirements for price index providers
In fast-paced M&A auctions, potential Chinese buyers must ensure that they are not disadvantaged by the new rules or be perceived as such
Shenzhen allows PE firms to invest in the A-share market
Scott Yu and Frank Jiang of Zhong Lun Law Firm highlight recently introduced national security measures for review of foreign investments including its broader reach within China, the scope of M&A targets and expanded sectorial coverage, and the new review mechanism coordinated by the NDRC
SAMR details the specifics on review of concentrations of business operators
Scrutiny of Chinese investment in the U.S. is unlikely to ease anytime soon, but a Biden administration is expected to adopt a less abrasive approach than that of his predecessor
U.S.-China investment flows fell to record lows during the Trump administration, but a Biden administration is unlikely to deviate from its predecessor's policy goals
The role of the general counsel is more important than ever as companies face wave after wave of uncertainty due to the pandemic
The EU foreign investment review regime is undergoing seminal reforms with Chinese investment in the crosshairs
Foreign investment screening is tightening across Europe driven by concerns over Chinese investment and the pandemic
