U.S. lawmakers are worried about Microsoft's deal with a UAE-based AI company that has China ties; Nippon Steel ends joint venture with Baoshan; and China tightens regulation on hedge funds and programmed trading.
Germany's Economy Ministry blocks Volkswagen deal with Chinese company on national security grounds; China leads the world in the adoption of generative AI in banking and healthcare; and Chinese filmmakers wishing to submit short films to overseas film festivals must first register with authorities.
Alleged receiving of kickbacks by senior executives in China could subject Adidas to Chinese, as well as German and U.S. investigations; U.S. convertible bond market is used to raise funds by Chinese big tech amid IPO restrictions; and EU tariffs may lead to localization of Chinese EV production.
Western companies are investing in Chinese biotech even amid continued geopolitical tension between China and the West and decreasing appetite for foreign investment in China; Two lithium battery part manufacturers, Capchem and Kedaliplan, plan to build factories in the U.S. to avoid hefty lithium battery tariffs; and Chinese pharma firm Asymchem to take over U.K. Pfizer plant.
Shanghai FTZ expedites cross-border transfer of specified data; CBP investigation finds no substantial evidence of evasion by CIE; and Another Chinese EV SPAC merger is in the pipeline but EU tariffs threaten the business.
Charles Wu of Clyde & Co describes the current regulatory state of China's investment market, for private equity investors, including the much anticipated recent clarity provided by key regulators as well as potential pitfalls to avoid
Tests for the Greater Bay Area cross-border data verification platform start in the financial industry; Beijing Internet Court decides case to protect natural voices modified by AI; and Chinese mining companies eye opportunities as BHP Group offers to acquire rival
Na Wang and Yihui Liu, partners of Tian Yuan Law Firm, examine the Chinese securities regulator's key issues of concern with respect to overseas listings, and offer insights into the most recent regulatory trends
