The role of the general counsel is more important than ever as companies face wave after wave of uncertainty due to the pandemic
Outbound Investment
- September 25, 2020
Export of some technologies may now require approval from local authorities
September 21, 2020TikTok drops U.S. sale, to partner with Oracle instead; China, EU investment treaty talks enter critical phase; and Goldman Sachs to take full control of securities JV
September 14, 2020The EU foreign investment review regime is undergoing seminal reforms with Chinese investment in the crosshairs
September 14, 2020Foreign investment screening is tightening across Europe driven by concerns over Chinese investment and the pandemic
September 04, 2020In 2019, China has lost its top spot for U.S. foreign investment reviews, a distinction it held since 2011.
August 20, 2020The case against TikTok is the latest example of growing U.S. scrutiny of the overseas operations of Chinese companies amid worsening relations between the two countries. The U.S. is especially concerned about potential Chinese access to the personal data of U.S. citizens.
August 16, 2020Recent 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, 2020Trump issues executive orders barring transactions with WeChat, TikTok after 45 days; U.S. officials recommend delisting non-compliant Chinese firms by 2022; China introduces tax, investment incentives for domestic chipmakers
August 10, 2020TikTok in limbo after Trump's threat to ban app from U.S. market; Luckin to be penalized by Chinese regulators over falsified sales; and Hong Kong bourse launches hedging tools for tapping A-share market
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