FRAND ruling undercuts London’s global ambitions as Samsung’s U.K. win against ZTE risks backfiring in Germany; U.S. consultancy giant asks staff to pause generative AI-related consultancy work in China; and U.S. toymakers diversify away from China amid tariff challenges
National standard sets forth the security technical requirements for network storage. Multiple government departments put forth measures to encourage foreign M&A in China. CNIPA offers expedited examination of hi-tech related trademarks.
The CSRC has not approved U.S. IPOs since April despite a small-cap listing rebound earlier; New arbitration rules emphasize party consent, tribunal independence, and risk management in AI use; and Record-high investments in Belt and Road Initiative driven by strategic sectors.
Shein plans to list in Hong Kong; Shanghai regulator of state-owned enterprises’ assets encourages exploration of digital assets; and U.S. court upholds government decision to include China’s Hesai Technology on a military blacklist
SAMR defines non-horizontal market concentrations. Model data contracts are provided for processing of data. NFRA excludes interest rate risk in the banking book in oversight of banks’ market risks.
China rolls out tax breaks for foreign investors reinvesting profits locally; China remains key private equity market but firms are starting to diversify investments; U.S. Congressional bill that targets Chinese AI tools like Deepseek has bipartisan support
STA offers substantive tax deduction incentives to foreign investors. CAC specifies procedures for extending security assessment approval for cross-border data transfers. Critical information infrastructure operators are required to conduct security assessments before applying commercial cryptography.
Chinese manufacturers increase exports to non-U.S. markets; Revisions to the Anti-Unfair Competition Law address challenges to fair competition; China's data centers in Tibet aim to power much of China's AI
Anti-Unfair Competition Law revised prohibiting abuse of dominant positions. First national regulation draft on commercial mediation issued. MOF clarifies accounting treatment of foreign-invested enterprises. SAMR regulates personal information protection and data security of online platforms.
U.S. to tighten disclosure obligations of foreign listed companies, targeting China; China to allow local investors to invest more in overseas assets under QDII; and EU issues measures to restrict Chinese medical device manufacturers from accessing public procurement contracts
