Rules revised requiring companies enhance their commercial cryptography plans. Guangzhou issues rules for disclosing public data. Beijing Municipality diversifies its oversight on medical device business.
China expands Anti-Espionage Law coverage subjecting documents and data to national security protection. Mainland China and Hong Kong launches Interest Rate Swap Connect. Consumer infrastructure is included in offering of REITs.
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
Security certification or testing is required for selling of cybersecurity products. A provider shall be liable for the lawfulness of the provenance of the pre-training data and training optimization data for its generative artificial intelligence product. Hainan allows democratic management of foreign educational institutions.
Chinese manufacturer moves some production abroad at the request of U.S. clients; The Swedish Government has proposed a new, stricter foreign direct investment regime; and China tightens requirements and increases accountability for advertisers
State Council issues opinions strengthening the independence of listed companies' independent directors. Methods for calculating proceed rates for mining right grants are revised to alleviate enterprises' burdens. Ethics reviews are required for science and technology activities.
China regulates generative AI to mitigate risks of the technology; Anti-corruption campaign targets executives in the financial sector; and New IPOs perform well
Supreme People's Court publishes the landmark IP cases for 2022, as well as a Civil Code interpretation explaining disputes over employer liability. Ministry of Justice issues a law draft on disclosure of law firms' and lawyers' integrity information.
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.
