Features & Analyses

Unbundled consent, biometric data and personalized displays all feature in China's latest data protection specification

Alan Xu and Youran Wu of Zhong Lun Law Firm discuss the various methods that foreign-invested enterprises in China can adopt to remit funds to cash-strapped shareholders or affiliates overseas during the coronavirus pandemic

China's Civil Law provides brand owners alternative avenue for IP protection

China's top court wants lower courts to facilitate continued performance of contracts as much as possible

Bao Zhi, Yibei Zhang, Grace Tso and Scott Silverman of Baker McKenzie and FenXun Partners discuss the workings of the Negative List regime and other administrative measures that impact market access for foreign investments in the light of China's push to provide foreign investors with a fairer and more transparent foreign investment environment

Bo Yan and Taoye Ye of Haiwen & Partners discuss CBIRC's amended rules governing the regulatory approvals of non-bank financial institutions, which lower the bar for foreign investment in national asset management companies

China's support for its businesses' force majeure claims is raising questions about enforcement of foreign arbitral awards

Liu Yuxiang and Wu Qiong of Haiwen & Partners summarize the national and local policies introduced to support businesses and employers in China to help alleviate the economic impact caused by the coronavirus outbreak.

Guo Yongmao and Zhang Tianyang of Haiwen & Partners highlight tax policies to support manufacturers and service providers that have assisted with the prevention and control of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as those who have been affected by it