China's new Merger Control Provisions are likely to usher in a period of significant uncertainty for killer acquisitions. HUANG Wei, ZHU Fan, GAO Chang and MIAO Roujia of Tian Yuan Law Firm take a look at the new rules and provide guidance as to how below-threshold transactions with a nexus to China could be approached.
Chinese manufacturer moves some production abroad at the request of U.S. clients; The Swedish Government has proposed a new, stricter foreign direct investment regime; and China tightens requirements and increases accountability for advertisers
State Council issues opinions strengthening the independence of listed companies' independent directors. Methods for calculating proceed rates for mining right grants are revised to alleviate enterprises' burdens. Ethics reviews are required for science and technology activities.
A new and important set of anti-monopoly provisions have come into force in China. Huang Wei, managing partner of Beijing Tian Yuan Law Firm describes how the provisions will work and how foreign companies in China should react
China regulates generative AI to mitigate risks of the technology; Anti-corruption campaign targets executives in the financial sector; and New IPOs perform well
Supreme People's Court publishes the landmark IP cases for 2022, as well as a Civil Code interpretation explaining disputes over employer liability. Ministry of Justice issues a law draft on disclosure of law firms' and lawyers' integrity information.
