Legal

China publishes exceptions to foreign state immunity. CNIPA clarifies matters on domestic priority claims for design patents. Draft VAT Law lists transactions that are not subject to VAT.

Core elements of regulatory rating of foreign bank branches place more emphasis on compliance

Deep synthesis involving editing of biometric information of individuals requires their separate consent

Charles Wu and Zaiguang Lu of Han Kun Law Offices review the significant legislative developments of 2022 affecting China's private equity and venture capital industry, and offer insights into the key trends, challenges and opportunities in the sector

Proposed amendments to Trademark Law combats malicious registration; China issues new rules on deep synthesis technology; and First local GI regulations bring hope to local businesses

Nathan Bush, Nicholas Klein, Catherine Pawluch, and Alexandra Kamerling of DLA Piper survey the risks under the Foreign Direct Investment regimes of key jurisdictions, starting with the U.S., Canada, and the U.K. in this two-part series

China opens treasury bond futures to foreign bank; no protection for crypto investment; and ORFS bring Hong Kong in line with other major arbitration centers

Pinduoduo and Full Truck Alliance continue to list in the U.S.; Chinese companies raised far more money in Europe than U.S. in 2022; and official reports show promising improvements to China's IP systems

Foreign judgments that violate PRC security will not be recognized. Company Law draft enhances shareholders' responsibilities for capital contribution. Core elements of regulatory rating of foreign bank branches place more emphasis on compliance.