Chinese EV giant BYD investigated in U.S. for alleged ties to Chinese Communist Party; European companies more pessimistic about doing business in China amid economic slowdown; and the world’s first intergovernmental legal organization for mediation established in Hong Kong
Venture capital firm's Chinese investment to be reviewed by U.S. Treasury; Small-scale M&A on the rise despite trade tensions, sluggish growth; and U.S. Congressmen urge delisting of 25 Chinese groups from U.S. exchanges.
Chinese exporters ship goods through third countries to conceal true origin; China’s stringent cross-border data transfer rules force European pause in funding of scientific research; and Draft revisions of arbitration law aim to increase oversight and international cooperation on arbitration cases
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.
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
Transfer 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
The 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.
China 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
China 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
Hong 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.
