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.
CSRC exempts state secrets from company disclosure. SPC differentiates the secrecy of technical secrets and the novelty and inventiveness of patents, and defines “same kind of good or service” in criminal IP cases.
A service provider that provides online information content propagation services is required to verify AI labeling / CLP Reference: 5600/25.03.07 ; Promulgated: 2025-03-07 ; Effective: 2025-09-01
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
CAC defines the necessity for overseas transfer of personal data. Zhejiang formulates the first data negative list in China for e-commerce (business-to-business). Law firms are required to establish a client due diligence system for anti-money laundering purposes.
A compliance audit is required when processing personal information of more than 10 million persons / CLP Reference: 5600/25.02.12 ; Promulgated: 2025-02-12; Effective: 2025-05-01