Outbound Investment

• Podcast #31: Key Implications of the UK's New CFIUS-Style Foreign Investment Regime for Chinese Investors

  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

  April 22, 2021

  

• In the News: Xiaomi Index Return; US ICTS, Telecoms Probes; and China Tesla Ban

  FTSE Russell proposes index re-inclusion following Xiaomi court success; Commerce, FCC ramp up scrutiny of Chinese ICTS, telecom companies; and China bans Tesla from military bases over security concerns

  March 22, 2021

  

• In the News: Tech Decoupling Survey; China-Australia Investment; and Schroders Wealth Management Approval

  Most high-tech MNCs expect greater difficulties in China even with more market access; Chinese investment in Australia plummets in 2020 amid pandemic and regulatory scrutiny; and China approves Schroders majority-owned wealth management JV

  March 01, 2021

  

• In the News: China-EU Investment Text; Payment Antimonopoly Rules; and Beijing Financial Court

  European Commission publishes full text of China-EU investment deal; PBOC publishes draft rules targeting anti-competitive practices of payment platforms; NPCSC adopts decision launching Beijing Financial Court

  January 25, 2021

  

• In the News: Goldman Securities Buyout; Hong Kong Sanctions; and China Telecom Review

  Goldman Sachs set for full ownership of Chinese securities JV; U.S. Treasury fails to identify any financial institutions for secondary sanctions under Hong Kong Autonomy Act; FCC launches official review of China Telecom's operations in the U.S.

  December 14, 2020

  

• How a Biden Presidency Might Shake Up US-China Investment

  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

  November 20, 2020

  

• Podcast #24: Post-Election Special Part I - US-China Investment Under a Biden Administration

  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

  November 18, 2020

  

• Podcast #23: China's First Comprehensive Personal Data Law - Barbara Li, Rui Bai Law Firm

  China's data protection regime is further aligning with the GDPR, good news for both Chinese companies wanting to go global as well as foreign companies already GDPR-compliant

  November 13, 2020

  

• In the News: Digital Currency Law; New QDII Quotas; and E-Commerce Probe

  PBOC publishes draft law revision with new provisions on digital currency; SAFE official announces plans to roll out new QDII outbound investment quotas; and 2020 "Sword Net" operation to look into unfair competition in e-commerce sector

  October 27, 2020

  

• In-House Insights: Helping Businesses Expand in China with Judy Wong, Tricor Group GC

  The role of the general counsel is more important than ever as companies face wave after wave of uncertainty due to the pandemic

  September 25, 2020