China restricts AI exports, TikTok sale in jeopardy; Mengniu's Australian purchase falls through with no government approval forthcoming; JPMorgan buys out mutual fund JV partner for $1 billion
August 31, 2020
Mergers and Acquisitions
Recent reforms to the U.S. foreign investment review body's powers have contributed to a sharp drop in outbound Chinese investment to the U.S.
August 14, 2020Scott Yu, Frank Jiang, Rachel Li, Emily Xu and Derek Liu of Zhong Lun Law Firm discuss a recent joint venture between Yum China and Mininglamp that the firm advised on involving a variable interest entity (VIE) structure that received unconditional clearance from the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR), which is the first case of its kind in China. They also highlight key issues arising in a merger filing involving a VIE structure and offer some key practical guidance for VIE structured companies
July 30, 2020The national Negative List is downsized from 40 to 33 items.
July 10, 2020The FTZ Negative List is downsized from 37 to 30 items.
July 10, 2020Foreign investment is restricted in various areas integral to autonomous vehicles
May 20, 2020Domestic law firms are encouraged to expand overseas
April 27, 2020CSRC defines "strategic investors" in private offering of shares
April 17, 2020How has disruption to Chinese businesses and deals shifted as the virus itself has moved from China to the U.S.? Scott Yu and Meg Utterback discuss the pandemic's impact on international M&A, litigation, antitrust enforcement, and U.S. regulatory action against Chinese companies
April 16, 2020Global legal community rallies to support COVID-19 hit businesses with expert advice; China approves first foreign-owned asset management company following trade deal; and more measures introduced to kickstart faltering economy
February 23, 2020
