Revised Patent Law enhances protection of designs; goods, services and technologies could be subject to ad hoc China export control; and online trading operators are required to secure consent of users when collecting their personal information.
NPCSC passes new biosecurity law targeting human genetic resources management and collection; national omnibus export control law adopted amid trade war tensions; and amended patent law further strengthens IP protection in China
The personal information law draft defines sensitive personal information and its protection. Online insurance business may use social media marketing. Large fines are imposed to protect financial consumer rights.