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China's HGR regime has been significantly bolstered in the last two years, delaying the research and development activities of biopharma MNCs in the country

China's HGR regime still delays foreign-sponsored clinical research despite recent streamlining of review process

European Commission releases draft regulation tightening requirements on foreign state-backed investors; Mainland-Hong Kong wealth link imminent following release of implementation rules; and Shanghai to trial first-ever options contract available to foreign investors

Operators of critical information infrastructure bear heightened counter-espionage security obligations

Live streaming marketing platforms are required to protect consumer rights and personal data privacy

Clear users' consent is required for processing information by an App. Foreign banks are exempted from risk exposure requirements. Catering service providers are required to provide clear information to customers to prevent waste of food.

Being the first U.S. domestic issuer to have a secondary listing in Hong Kong required navigating difficult SEC and SFC requirements

Yum China has had an eventful year, navigating the impact of the pandemic on its many restaurants and staff in China, as well as a groundbreaking secondary listing in Hong Kong

MIIT issues the first draft guidelines for intelligent connected vehicles