The EU has reached a provisional deal requiring member states to screen foreign investments and changed its pharmaceutical legislation after over 20 years; and Hong Kong has warned investment banks not to prepare substandard IPO applications.
Jianwei (Jerry) Fang, Rui Yang, Songyang Wang and Chen (Cissy) Chen of Zhong Lun Law Firm explain a new transparency drive requiring companies, partnerships, and foreign companies’ branch offices in Mainland China to file beneficial ownership information with local authorities. The authors outline the critical aspects of the new rules, including the scope of entities subject to the filing, the identification of beneficial owners, key deadlines, and the importance of timely compliance
Jianwei (Jerry) Fang, Rui Yang, Ke Dong, Chen (Cissy) Chen and Yongan Shen of Zhong Lun Law Firm continue their analysis of China’s evolving export control regime. Here, the authors focus on recent development in China’s rare-earth export control framework, in particular, the scope of the one-year suspension of the Rare Earth Measures, ongoing compliance obligations, and potential legal risks for foreign businesses
Shanghai issues typical cases on patient and consumer data leakages. | Some rare earth shipments accelerated following China’s issuance of general export licenses. | China’s securities regulator strengthens rules to combat financial fraud in listed companies
Large-scale network platform service providers are required to provide convenient means for individuals to exercise their rights. MHRSS defines “work-related reasons” for work injury insurance. CNIPA clarifies on the issue of whether an invention represents an inventive step.
Specific details on certification of oversea transfers of personal data are set forth / CLP Reference: 5600/25.10.14 ; Promulgated: 2025-10-14 ; Effective: 2026-01-01
Qiao Mu and Haoran Sun of Qingshang Partners examine the legal frameworks of the five Central Asian countries, highlighting common investment pitfalls with case examples and exploring how Chinese investors are adapting their legal strategies to navigate this complex but promising region