Chinese auto companies are being asked CFIUS-like questions; Hong Kong's new reciprocal enforcement regime is expected to provide more certainty to parties; and MOFCOM clears unequal treatment for foreign investors.

Online companies are required to comply with trade secrets protection specifications

Law firms may not simultaneously serve different parties in the same securities deal

Banks should pay attention to potential country risks, as well as risks existing in credit and investment. A transition period of two years is set for loss provisions counted as part of net capital of banks. Online trading platform operators are required to provide information on a merchant trading on its platform when a recall of defective products are involved.

CSRC specifies rules for convertible bond financing for M&A. Trust companies are rated for different levels of regulation. Online companies are required to comply with trade secrets protection specifications.

Revised state secrets protection law specifies acts of violation

State Cryptography Administration issues rules on security assessment of commercial cryptography

State Cryptography Administration issues rules on qualifications for commercial cryptography testing institutions

A recent change in rules amends the jurisdiction of the IP tribunal of China's highest court, potentially freeing up judicial resources. Fang Qi and Danlei Wu of Fangda Partners review the new rules and their impact