Global legal community rallies to support COVID-19 hit businesses with expert advice; China approves first foreign-owned asset management company following trade deal; and more measures introduced to kickstart faltering economy

Assistance is offered to foreign investors during the epidemic period

E-commerce platforms have IP infringement notification obligations, courts are given guidance to conduct online trials during the epidemic period and share offering rules are revised to facilitate refinancing of listed companies.

Fang Qi of Fangda Partners examines how companies can deal with their contractual obligations during the coronavirus outbreak that has undoubtedly wreaked havoc on business operations and affected contractual relationships for many entities.

Entry conditions for foreign insurance companies are relaxed

Wilson Wei Huo of Zhong Lun Law Firm discusses the recent SEC case involving PwC and highlights the wider implications for intermediary institutions providing professional services in a tightened regulatory and enforcement regime in China's banking and financial sector

Coronavirus drags down Chinese economic growth forecast; Mastercard approved to set up card clearing business in China; and PBOC files patents ahead of digital currency rollout

Marissa Dong and Jinghe Guo of Jun He Law Offices provide an overview of key developments in China's Cybersecurity Law in 2019 and discuss the outlook for 2020.

Regulation of investment in trust companies is clarified, assistance is offered to foreign investors during the epidemic period and Guangdong court issues rules to facilitate bankruptcy cases.