Operators of critical information infrastructure bear heightened counter-espionage security obligations. Live streaming marketing platforms are required to protect consumer rights and personal data privacy. MIIT issues the first draft guidelines for intelligent connected vehicles.
Guangzhou Futures Exchange opens, offering hedging tools for imminent nationwide carbon trading market; PBOC removes eligibility of fossil fuel projects for green bond financing; and State Council approves services opening-up in four regions and cities
Foreign producers of specific foodstuffs require recommendations by their relevant government department. The scope of jurisdiction of the Shanghai Financial Court is expanded to included foreign-related cases. Financial technology enterprises are restricted to list on the STAR Market
HKEX proposes stricter ESG, corporate governance disclosures and standards; PBOC tightens rules surrounding anti-money laundering, terrorist financing efforts by financial institutions; and NDRC furthers Hukou reform with latest directive
PBOC sets forth qualifications standards for senior executives of financial holding companies in line with international and domestic experiences, as well as improving the operation of the interbank bond market. Guangzhou issues the first guidelines on e-commerce live streaming.
Biden administration adds seven Chinese supercomputing entities to Entity List; SAMR issues record antitrust fine on Alibaba over market dominance abuse; and new measures released for Hainan free trade port
Manufacturers are offered greater tax deduction on R&D expenses, laboratory-developed tests are given the green light and new buildings in county seats may be subject to environmental restrictions.
CBIRC expands the scope of due diligence on banking customers, commercial banks should strengthen their liability quality management in six aspects and allocation of carbon emission allowances will be conducted for free at the initial stage.
SEC unveils amendments to implement law targeting U.S.-listed Chinese companies; China outlines plans to improve workers' protections in platform economy; and NDRC streamlines approvals process for foreign investment in encouraged industries
CSRC redefines major shareholders of securities companies and tightens corporate management's information disclosure obligations. The pilot project for cross-border e-commerce retail import is expanded.
