CAC finalizes rules on standard contracts for overseas transfer of data. AMAC encourages foreign investment in private immovable property investment funds via QFLP. New listing rules cover indirect offshore listings of Chinese companies.
New CSRC rules on overseas listing; China raises concerns over Ford gaining access to Chinese electric battery technology; and CSRC clarifies that it will not impose a blanket ban on mainland investors trading overseas stocks
AMAC imposes more stringent record filing requirements for PE funds. Guangzhou lowers qualification requirement for foreign lawyers. Shenzhen issues the first regional regulations on cell and gene industry.
China has imposed new regulations on PRC companies raising foreign mid-to-long-term debt; It also has introduced stricter measures on bank asset risk classification; and for the first time, it has granted a wholly foreign-owned securities firm permission to be established in China.
China's IPO reform expands the registration-based system to main boards; Australian court refuses to deny Chinese arbitral award on public policy grounds; and China allows 12 market makers in the bond market to boost liquidity.
CSRC kicks off the registration-based IPO reform across securities trading boards. Data transfer restrictions may be eased for foreign R&D centers. SPC clarifies issues on criminal IP infringement.
US Congress passes Act to protect American intellectual property; China plans measures to boost foreign investment centrally and locally; and deals in the life sciences sector are subject to strong CFIUS scrutiny.
China publishes exceptions to foreign state immunity. CNIPA clarifies matters on domestic priority claims for design patents. Draft VAT Law lists transactions that are not subject to VAT.
Proposed amendments to Trademark Law combats malicious registration; China issues new rules on deep synthesis technology; and First local GI regulations bring hope to local businesses
