Philip Qu of TransAsia Lawyers examines the extensive legislative and regulatory
developments which took place in China's TMT sector 2023 and sets out how emerging trends
can be expected to continue through 2024
Casper Sek of Jingtian & Gongcheng examines in detail the long-awaited final version of important new provisions governing the cross-border transfer of data
U.S. expands its ban on forced labor and restricts domestic companies from supplying Chinese microchip factories; NFRA publishes draft measures designed to improve loan syndication in China and align with international standards; and Chinese EV company CH Auto Technology merges with a Delaware SPAC company.
China allows ordinary employee information to be transferred out of jurisdiction without restrictions; EU Chamber report addresses regulatory clarity after risk concerns arise; and Japanese company wins trademark trolling case on unfair competition grounds.
A proposed TikTok bill could give rise to a U.S. equivalent to the VIE structure; The EU's new AI Act has a wide scope that could affect Chinese firms; and Quant funds respond to regulators' crackdown of their industry.
U.S. government agencies publish compliance note for foreign persons regarding sanctions and export controls; The European Union to ban products made with forced labor; and U.S. bill aims to protect data that would reveal the personal health and genetic information of Americans.
