China increases regulatory framework for the pharma and life sciences sectors; Chinese authorities intervene to regulate VC funds management; and internet content providers could face stricter scrutiny on military-related content.
In 2024, significant progress was made in the fields of legislation, merger control, administrative enforcement, and litigation under the PRC Anti-Monopoly Law. Huang Wei, Gao Chang, Zhu Fan and Ren Yuying of Tian Yuan Law Firm set out an overview of the major developments and key takeaways
Dongping Liu and Xin Luo of Zhong Lun Law Firm analyze a significant set of new guidelines which are vital for foreign enterprises with a patent portfolio in China
Chinese developer sues Apple for removing its app from the App Store; CSRC requires increased shareholder returns to boost stock prices; and Foreigners are choosing to work remotely instead of moving to China
SAMR tightens rules on SEPs to protect competition; Lawsuit defines scope of search engines’ obligations on search result algorithms; and China promotes carbon neutrality in new environmental energy law.
Wu Peng, Fang Jianwei, Hou Chuchen and Wang Songyang of Zhong Lun Law Firm in Shanghai set out the highlights of a new judicial interpretation regarding civil disputes relating to an alleged monopoly
Apple wins antitrust case in China over app store fees; Temu is now subject to stricter EU online content rules; and Record Chinese investments flow into Mexico and Vietnam amid Western trade tensions.
Tests for the Greater Bay Area cross-border data verification platform start in the financial industry; Beijing Internet Court decides case to protect natural voices modified by AI; and Chinese mining companies eye opportunities as BHP Group offers to acquire rival
