China Law News

• In the News: US Blacklists Chinese Hi-Tech Companies; Consolidation of Listed Companies Regulations; and Didi Delisting

  The U.S. adds 12 Chinese entities to its export blacklist; Rules regulating listed companies to be consolidated; Didi ordered by regulators to delist from NYSE

  November 30, 2021

  

• Legislation roundup: Certification, securities sponsorship and insurance investment

  New rules are set forth for foreign-related certification. More details are required for working papers of securities offering sponsorship. Domestic bond credit rating is relied on more for insurance capital investment.

  November 26, 2021

• In the News: Hong Kong Secondary Listings; SAMR Antitrust Fines; and Allianz Life Insurance

  Hong Kong finalizes secondary listing reforms to attract more Greater China Issuers; SAMR fines tech giants for failing to declare transactions; and German insurer Allianz approved to take full control of life insurance business

  November 23, 2021

  

• China Concludes First-Ever Securities Class Action With a Slap-on-the-Wrist Order

  In China's first-ever securities class action, Kangmei Pharmaceuticals has been ordered to pay $385 million as compensation—just enough for 50,000 investors to recoup their losses.

  November 22, 2021

  

• Legislation roundup: Data security, pharma antitrust and insurance investment in REITs

  Data processors may not take biometric features as the sole method of authenticating individuals' identities. Anti-monopoly guidelines are set forth regarding the active pharmaceutical ingredient sector. Insurance capital may invest in REITs.

  November 19, 2021

• In the News: Hong Kong Cybersecurity Review; Social Bond Opening Up; and US Telecoms License Ban

  Hong Kong IPOs also subject to cybersecurity review; social, sustainability bond issuance pilot for foreign issuers; and U.S. law bars new equipment licenses for Chinese telecoms firms

  November 16, 2021

  

• Legislation roundup: Apps data privacy, Beijing Stock Exchange and real estate

  Apps are required to inform users of third party use of their personal information. CSRC issues registration rules for public offerings of shares on the Beijing Stock Exchange. Beijing Municipality issues rules to prohibit misappropriation of housing purchase funds.

  November 12, 2021

• Legislation roundup: Internet platforms and derivatives

  Guidelines are issued to classify internet platform operators and their responsibilities. Carbon trading derivatives are not mentioned in the latest law draft on futures and derivatives.

  November 05, 2021

• In the News: Landmark Interlocutory Injunction; Draft Amendment To Anti-Monopoly Law; and New TLAC Requirements For G-SIBs

  Hong Kong Court grants landmark interlocutory injunctions in IP Case; Draft amendment to Anti-Monopoly Law targets platform economy; 4 G-SIBs to comply with new TLAC requirements By 2025

  November 02, 2021

  

• Legislation roundup: Overseas data transfer, Anti-Monopoly Law and Civil Procedure Law

  CAC issues draft measures specifying conditions where security assessment is required for overseas transfer of data. Anti-Monopoly Law draft includes provisions on data protection while Civil Procedure Law draft establishes legal validity for online civil litigation.

  November 01, 2021