CNIPA differentiates patent and advertising violations, and specifies the criteria for determining willful infringement of intellectual property. Beijing Municipality opens up its VPN business to foreign investors.
October 22, 2021
China Law News
LinkedIn announces "sunset" of its Chinese platform; Weak Q3 GDP signals a challenging road to economic recovery; Additional capital and leverage ratio requirements for 19 Domestic Systematically Important Banks
October 18, 2021China proposes landmark Arbitration Law reform, modernizing rules on enforcement of arbitral awards and asset preservation. Hong Kong likely to continue dominating the market for arbitration.
October 15, 2021MIIT draft law defines core data for the first time. Sponsors are responsible for guiding listed companies in enhancing corporate governance. Beijing Municipality opens up IP-related arbitration to foreign institutions.
October 15, 2021Meituan fined for abusing dominant position; Draft market access negative list released; and SAFE data shows record high foreign investment into China
October 12, 2021CBIRC relaxes procedures for insurance companies' funds investment. ChiNext and Star Market rules amended to prevent suppression of IPO prices by combined efforts.
September 30, 2021PBOC reaffirms nationwide ban on cryptocurrencies and related transactions; President Xi announces pause on coal-fired projects abroad; and PCAOB adopts final rule to implement US delisting regime
September 28, 2021CBIRC imposes regulatory ratings on banks to control risks. SAFE sets a ceiling on offshore bank loans. Wealth management products are subject liquidity risk control.
September 24, 2021The HKEX has published a consultation paper to introduce its SPAC listing regime; US-China bilateral tech investment plummets 96%; and MIIT calls on telecoms and auto companies to strengthen data protection policies.
September 20, 2021Intelligent connected vehicle makers have data protection obligations. Southbound trading is launched for Bond Connect between mainland China and Hong Kong. Establishment of insurance branches demands stricter solvency ratio requirements.
September 17, 2021
