Features & Analyses

Philip Qu and Qiuchen Wang from TransAsia Lawyers analyze a pioneering approach to regulating cross-border data transfers recently adopted in one of Shanghai's free trade zones

Fang Jianwei, Lv Chao and Yuan Chenhao of Zhong Lun Law Firm in Shanghai explain the background and impact – including on multinational companies – of a set of new rules governing the local production of imported drugs

Charles Wu of Clyde & Co describes the current regulatory state of China's investment market, for private equity investors, including the much anticipated recent clarity provided by key regulators as well as potential pitfalls to avoid

Scott Yu, Rachel Li and Clair Xie of Zhong Lun Law Firm detail a significant and far-reaching update to China's key law governing both domestic- and foreign-invested companies

Na Wang and Yihui Liu, partners of Tian Yuan Law Firm, examine the Chinese securities regulator's key issues of concern with respect to overseas listings, and offer insights into the most recent regulatory trends

Philip Qu of TransAsia Lawyers examines the extensive legislative and regulatory developments which took place in China's TMT sector 2023 and sets out how emerging trends can be expected to continue through 2024

Casper Sek of Jingtian & Gongcheng examines in detail the long-awaited final version of important new provisions governing the cross-border transfer of data

The first-ever legal framework on artificial intelligence, the AI Act, could set the tone for AI regulation around the world.

Wendy Wysong, Ali Burney and Lin Yang of Steptoe & Johnson look at the increasing prevalence of electronic device searches at the U.S. border, and the implications for those traveling from China. Handling a border search appropriately, and safeguarding sensitive data, are vital considerations