Successful U.S. IPO of Chinese EV brand suggests rising investor confidence, but regulatory risks still loom; Burberry wins trademark infringement and unfair competition lawsuit; and China proposes guidelines to it's lithium battery sector amid overcapacity concerns.
Although CFIUS reviews have become more challenging for Chinese companies, transactions could still go ahead with a few tips in mind.
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
China designates four pilot areas for foreign investment into telecommunications without ownership caps; CFIUS may be allowed to request more information on transactions that were not filed with them; and CSRC proposes tighter controls on programme trading
U.S. expands its ban on forced labor and restricts domestic companies from supplying Chinese microchip factories; NFRA publishes draft measures designed to improve loan syndication in China and align with international standards; and Chinese EV company CH Auto Technology merges with a Delaware SPAC company.
Ordinary employee information may be transferred abroad without restrictions
A proposed TikTok bill could give rise to a U.S. equivalent to the VIE structure; The EU's new AI Act has a wide scope that could affect Chinese firms; and Quant funds respond to regulators' crackdown of their industry.
The first-ever legal framework on artificial intelligence, the AI Act, could set the tone for AI regulation around the world.
U.S. government agencies publish compliance note for foreign persons regarding sanctions and export controls; The European Union to ban products made with forced labor; and U.S. bill aims to protect data that would reveal the personal health and genetic information of Americans.
Personal data transfer within the Greater Bay Area is made more convenient
