China has launched its first cybersecurity review of a foreign semiconductor firm; New Zealand refuses to award a summary judgment on enforcing a Chinese ruling; and Chinese government officials are trying to boost foreign investment amid a loss in investment interest from American firms.

A recent report shows Chinese after-school tutoring companies listed in the U.S. have especially been under heightened scrutiny both by U.S. plaintiffs firms as well as the Chinese government.

After soliciting public comments on the antitrust regulation drafts, the State Administration for Market Regulation issued the regulations on concentration reviews, abuse of dominant market position, as well as monopoly agreements, adding more details to certain restrictions and exceptions.

New rules are revised enhancing ethics reviews in life science and medical research

Companies need to designate a staff member and office to protect personal information for cross-border transfer

China's rules on confidentiality and state secrets are complex and contain a number of pitfalls. Danli Zou of Commerce & Finance Law Offices provides valuable guidance on the latest rules relating to overseas offering and listing by domestic companies

SPACs in the U.S. remain attractive for Chinese tech firms; COVID and economic pressures cause changes in consumer behavior; and restrictions on the use of superlatives in advertising clarified

Approval is required when providing confidential surveying and mapping achievements to foreign parties.

Companies need to designate a staff member and office to protect personal information for cross-border transfer. The China National Intellectual Property Administration allows online oral hearings of its administrative decision cases. China Securities Regulatory Commission may implement a position limit system, large position reporting system for derivatives trading.