Trump signs memorandum to restrict investments that do not serve American interests; A Jiangsu court ruled that investments in overseas crypto projects are not protected under Chinese law; and Chinese companies raise funds in hope of easing of regulations against private enterprises
CSRC clarifies on the shareholding changes in takeovers of listed companies. / CLP Reference: 3700/25.01.10 ; Issued: 2025-01-10 ; Effective: 2025-01-10
In 2024, the U.S. continued placing wide-ranging restrictions on Chinese interests. What made that year different was the impact those restrictions have on third countries. Charles Wu of Clyde & Co reviews the legislative changes, and offers practical insights into their potential impact with a focus on third countries, and the path forward in 2025
The final rules of reverse CFIUS differ from the draft version; China changes its foreign investment rules to attract more long-term and high-quality investments; and Chinese data center company raises $1 billion from U.S. PE investors.
The world's largest drone manufacturer fights allegations by the U.S. Defense Department, Commerce Department, and House of Representatives; Chinese government invests in Chinese startups after U.S. venture capital and private equity funds leave China; and Chinese insurance regulator approves insurance firms set up by BNP Paribas and Prudential.
China allows fully foreign-owned hospitals and foreign investment in gene technologies; China is assessing the compatibility of the international AI agreement with its own strategic plans; and China's Ministry of Finance strengthens its regulation of foreign accounting organizations, particularly for those that do not have offices in China
State Council relaxes foreign investment in value-added telecommunications services in five cities.
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.
