Beijing IP Court issues first ruling on protecting AI model parameters; Chinese pharma companies are using “NewCo” strategy to expand overseas; and China reduces entry restrictions for select industries.
May 01, 2025
Outbound Investment
China eases cross-border data transfer restrictions for financial institutions; Trade war prompts plan to open up service sector; and new law firm anti-money laundering regulations to align with international standards
April 25, 2025Transfer of data across borders presents a particular compliance challenge for companies in China. Xiangxiang Ma, a partner of Anjie Broad Law Firm, analyses a new document which brings welcome practical clarification to this area
April 24, 2025The Cyberspace Administration clarifies its approach to the export of personal and important information out of China; UK weighs whether to include China in foreign influence disclosure rules; and Burberry wins online trademark infringement suit.
April 17, 2025China to block Chinese firms from investing in the U.S. amid tariff war; Shenzhen launches incentives for foreign-owned hospitals following national legislation; and U.S. companies plan continuous engagement with China
April 11, 2025China strengthens Anti-Foreign Sanctions Law in response to U.S. restrictions; Chinese firms move production facilities overseas amidst key economic changes; and China introduces regulations to protect interests in overseas IP disputes
March 28, 2025Hong Kong stock market rebounds when Chinese government halts Swiss listings; China backs AI with government investment fund; and China’s Supreme People’s Court further protects intellectual property rights in apple plant varieties.
March 14, 2025China clamps down on small-cap U.S. listings by Chinese issuers; China mandates personal information protection compliance audits for companies; and AI company loses against Reuters in U.S. summary judgment with key implication
March 07, 2025Trump 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
February 27, 2025Chinese EV maker Geely expands into Brazil through a partnership with France’s Renault; The parent company of Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger is blacklisted by China; and Canadian Solar is sued by China’s Trina Solar over patent infringement.
February 21, 2025
