Features & Analyses

A new 'negative list' governing outbound data transfer from the Beijing Free Trade Zone is set to dramatically streamline operations for companies in five key sectors. Wenpei Yu and Yunsi Hu of Lifeng Partners examine the list and how it will work in practice

Recently published new regulations represent a more pragmatic, efficient and comprehensive approach to network data security in China. Casper Sek of Jingtian & Gongcheng takes a closer look

According to the Foreign Investment Law, the Five-Year Transition Period Deadline for FIEs to complete their adjustments pursuant to the law is approaching. Jianwei (Jerry) Fang, Qianwen (Emily) Gu and Chen (Cissy) Chen of Zhong Lun Law Firm analyze the specific requirements of the law and provide practical guidance for FIEs to identify and carry out relevant adjustments.

Casper Sek and Alan Zhang of Jingtian & Gongcheng analyze the first court judgment on cross-border data transfer, which answers practical questions relating to the operation of the Personal Information Protection Law in the context of a hotel booking app, and prompts companies to review their privacy policies

Jianwei (Jerry) Fang and Jiaying Jiang of Zhong Lun Law Firm discuss the newly released First Batch of Typical Cases for Ascertaining and Applying Foreign Law by the Supreme People's Court of China, and discover a significant shift of focus which will impact parties - and their attorneys - involved in international disputes

New rules applicable to Shanghai's Lin-Gang New Area have been released. Wenpei Yu and Yunsi Hu of Lifeng Partners analyze their workings, how they fit into China's existing system of cross-border data transfer rules and why they are so significant for biomedical companies operating in the zone

The amended PRC Company Law will have many, far-reaching effects, including motivating companies to reduce their registered capital in order to optimize capital utilization. Daisy Duan, Yingjie Yang and Cuishi Li of King & Wood Mallesons introduce the motivations and tax implications associated with one possible route: formal capital reductions

Casper Sek, partner of Jingtian & Gongcheng, looks at the unique complexities of providing artificial intelligence services in China: one of the most exciting and fast-moving tech markets in the world

Geoffrey Chan and Angela Liu of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom in Hong Kong examine key structuring considerations for international companies planning to establish a corporate venture capital arm in China or elsewhere in Asia