The MIIT has set registration requirements for websites domiciled in China, the NDRC has further prohibited resale price maintenance by automakers and financial institutions have been encouraged to diversify their consumer loan services
The HKIAC, SIAC and ICC have opened rep offices in the Shanghai Free Trade Zone, a move that lawyers hope will raise the bar for Chinese and foreign-related disputes
This week the WHO urged China to further regulate privately sold vaccines, China's internet regulator issued draft rules to block foreign websites and Anbang raised its bid to $14 billion in the biggest hotel takeover battle yet
The SPC has clarified the liability of indirect manufacturers of infringing products, online goods sellers have been made responsible for IP disputes and the PRC Charity Law has cracked down on donation channels
This week Marriott increased its offer for Starwood Hotels to $13.6 billion, the NDRC expanded its power transmission and distribution pricing reform and a U.S. official said ZTE's licensing bans may get temporarily lifted
The Shanghai Stock Exchange has encouraged green corporate bonds, parallel importing of vehicles has been made easier in the FTZs and provincial renewable energy development targets have been set