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.
SAMR specifies details on collecting electronic evidence
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.
China allows ordinary employee information to be transferred out of jurisdiction without restrictions; EU Chamber report addresses regulatory clarity after risk concerns arise; and Japanese company wins trademark trolling case on unfair competition grounds.
Ordinary employee information may be transferred abroad without restrictions
Shanghai FTZ exempts stamp tax for offshore trade
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.
U.S. Commerce official expects higher penalties for violations of U.S. export controls; Shein must satisfy both the U.S. and China to pull off its IPO; and U.S. lawmakers work to further limit U.S. investment in Chinese tech sector.
In 2023, significant U.S. restrictions were placed on Chinese interests. Charles Wu of Clyde & Co reviews the legislative changes, and offers practical insights into their potential impact, and the path forward in 2024
Current sanctions, the risk of future sanctions, and foreign investment controls are some of the increasingly prominent challenges facing merger & acquisition (M&A) deals involving Chinese parties this year. While there is no universal solution for each transaction, there are still ways parties and lawyers can minimize the risk of problems arising.
