Retail Trade and Distribution

Anti-monopoly guidelines are set forth regarding the active pharmaceutical ingredient sector

EU Commission releases guidance on updated standard clauses for GDPR-regulated parties; Xiaohongshu invests in US-based Web3 startup; Regulations on price labelling and price gouging

Potential economic downturn prompts the State Council to announce multiple significant measures aimed at supporting SMEs and foreign trade enterprises, and unlocking value in existing infrastructure projects.

Chinese court imposes stringent requirements on NFT marketplaces to monitor copyright compliance; New rules on dissemination of false and price-sensitive information and pricing; Heightened burden on live-streaming platforms to protect minors

European companies considering leaving China market over strict COVID-19 policies; Shanghai court ruling deems bitcoin a virtual asset protected by law; Didi New York IPO under SEC investigation

Permit exemption for sale of medical devices are added to revised regulations.

Content compliance reviews of advertising information pushed by pop-up windows must be conducted.

CSRC proposes an update to confidentiality rules for overseas listings; Shanghai rolls out 21 economic relief measures for firms amid lockdown; and social credit to be further developed, more integration in capital markets

Businesses to receive VAT refunds; plans to improve China's corporate bond market outlined; brand new requirements to develop technology ethically