Foreign Direct Investment

CAC relaxes cross-border data transfers by multinationals

Casper Sek of Jingtian & Gongcheng examines the implications of a new set of draft provisions aimed at regulating and facilitating the cross-border flow of data

New national security restrictions on investments by U.S. persons in sensitive technologies involving Chinese-controlled entities will affect due diligence and contracting practices for tech deals throughout Asia. Nathan Bush of DLA Piper examines the rules and their likely impact.

Beijing promotes free flow of ordinary data for foreign-invested enterprises

China proposes to allow businesses to transfer certain types of data overseas without restrictions; IBM's former IT services arm Kyndryl plans to split its China business over data security rules and tech restrictions; and Shenzhen's government introduces initiatives to raise funding for local tech companies amidst U.S. tech restrictions

A number of preferential tax policies have recently been extended for four years, with implementing circulars also providing important clarifications on applicable rules. Daisy Duan, Wang Yan and Li Cuishi of King & Wood Mallesons explore the details.

GGV capital is breaking up its business into two, separating its Asia partnership; A Shanghai court has recognized Bitcoin as a currency; and China eases capital controls in an effort to attract foreign investment.

China approves the U.S. listing plans of VIE-structured company CheChe; Chinese IP court helps mediate dispute between Dyson and Dreame; and CSRC proposes rules to encourage companies to pay their dividends

Liu Yuxiang and Wu Qiong, labor law specialists at Haiwen & Partners examine the important and sometimes difficult labor law issues which can arise for foreign investors seeking to exit China