Legislation

MIIT removes network access licensing requirements for telecom equipment

Foreign judgments that violate PRC security will not be recognized

CNIPA clarifies matters on domestic priority claims for design patents.

China publishes exceptions to foreign state immunity

Company Law draft enhances shareholders' responsibilities for capital contribution.

MOF clarifies accounting treatment for enterprise data resources

US Congress passes Act to protect American intellectual property; China plans measures to boost foreign investment centrally and locally; and deals in the life sciences sector are subject to strong CFIUS scrutiny.

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

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