2020 was a significant year for personal information protection in China. Jerry (Jianwei) Fang and Wenpei Yu of Zhong Lun Law Firm examine the year's important developments.

Data possession constitutes a crucial factor in determining platform monopoly, Shenzhen allows PE firms to invest in the A-share market and CSRC imposes requirements for adding new shareholders prior to an IPO application.

CBIRC adds more specifics to the evaluation of directors and supervisors of banks and insurance companies

The Draft strengthens governance of independent directors

Market makers will no longer be set by product

Casper Sek of Jin Mao Partners highlights key differences between the draft and final version of the Anti-Monopoly Guidelines for the Platform Economy Sector that data-related businesses should take note of

Chinese antitrust bodies finalize strict guidelines for platform operators; PBOC digital currency body links up with SWIFT to launch JV; and German chamber survey reports optimism despite pandemic woes

CBIRC diversifies assessment of insurance companies' solvency

CSRC issues guidelines on index funds aiming to protect investors