Trump strengthens sanctions over Hong Kong with executive order; China integrates fragmented bond markets to facilitate greater investment; U.K bars Huawei equipment from 5G networks citing U.S. sanctions
July 20, 2020
Retail Trade and Distribution
Global banks are increasingly being forced to pick a side amidst U.S.-China hostilities
July 17, 2020Supply chain security means minimizing exposure of China's critical infrastructure to tightening U.S. export controls
July 16, 2020Foreign banks' local branches can apply for fund custody licenses, fulfilling trade deal pledge; China's securities watchdog names and shames illegal margin lenders as fears grow of 2015 market rout repeat; and State Council announces sixth batch of FTZ reform measures to be rolled out nationwide
July 13, 2020China's heightened scrutiny of supply chain security for critical infrastructure threatens foreign network suppliers' sales
July 10, 2020The national Negative List is downsized from 40 to 33 items.
July 10, 2020The FTZ Negative List is downsized from 37 to 30 items.
July 10, 2020Hong Kong national security law comes into effect with U.S. sanctions imminent; China launches wealth management connect scheme with Hong Kong, Macao; and NPC publishes draft Data Security Law tightening data protection rules
July 06, 2020Hong Kong's status as a global business center looks more uncertain than ever as pressure grows both from Beijing and Washington D.C.
July 03, 2020Xinhua reveals details of planned Hong Kong national security law; JPMorgan becomes first fully-owned futures business following CSRC approval; and U.S. companies allowed to work with Huawei on next-generation technology standards
June 22, 2020
