Speculation is growing about the potential extent of U.S. and China decoupling, which brings increased costs and regulatory restrictions. Thinking creatively about supply chain solutions, including building overseas factories local to the end consumer, may mitigate those effects, write Scott Yu and Frank Jiang of Zhong Lun Law Firm
Electric vehicle companies are trying to capture both U.S. and Chinese markets; Hong Kong Stock Exchange plans to mandate climate disclosures; and China aims to protect private enterprises
The insurance and road safety matters of intelligent connected vehicles are specified
The 2022 Encouraged Catalogue encourages foreign investment in the shipping sector
Banks are encouraged to take railroad transport documents as documents acceptable for settlement and financing.
Ministry of Transport outlines criteria for recognizing critical information infrastructure of the transport sector
CFIUS publishes data from 2021; Autonomous vehicles can be driven in simple and controlled conditions; Trust firms' loans to real estate sector audited
Nate Bush and Della Ding of DLA Piper and Ray Xu of Shanghai Kaiman Law Firm review new regulations prohibiting monopoly agreements, abuse of intellectual property rights and as actions that eliminate or restrict competition, as well as discussing the potential penalties for violations.
A U.S. prosecutor has raised concerns over China's data retention policy. Another foreign brand, Manolo Blahnik, wins its case in a two-decade-long trademark fight. The CAC imposes a fine of more than RMB 8 billion on Didi for serious violations of national and data security.
Potential economic downturn prompts the State Council to announce multiple significant measures aimed at supporting SMEs and foreign trade enterprises, and unlocking value in existing infrastructure projects.
