Shanghai FTZ expedites cross-border transfer of specified data; CBP investigation finds no substantial evidence of evasion by CIE; and Another Chinese EV SPAC merger is in the pipeline but EU tariffs threaten the business.
May 23, 2024
Outbound Investment
Charles Wu of Clyde & Co describes the current regulatory state of China's investment market, for private equity investors, including the much anticipated recent clarity provided by key regulators as well as potential pitfalls to avoid
May 22, 2024Successful U.S. IPO of Chinese EV brand suggests rising investor confidence, but regulatory risks still loom; Burberry wins trademark infringement and unfair competition lawsuit; and China proposes guidelines to it's lithium battery sector amid overcapacity concerns.
May 16, 2024Although CFIUS reviews have become more challenging for Chinese companies, transactions could still go ahead with a few tips in mind.
April 30, 2024Na Wang and Yihui Liu, partners of Tian Yuan Law Firm, examine the Chinese securities regulator's key issues of concern with respect to overseas listings, and offer insights into the most recent regulatory trends
April 21, 2024China designates four pilot areas for foreign investment into telecommunications without ownership caps; CFIUS may be allowed to request more information on transactions that were not filed with them; and CSRC proposes tighter controls on programme trading
April 18, 2024U.S. expands its ban on forced labor and restricts domestic companies from supplying Chinese microchip factories; NFRA publishes draft measures designed to improve loan syndication in China and align with international standards; and Chinese EV company CH Auto Technology merges with a Delaware SPAC company.
April 03, 2024Ordinary employee information may be transferred abroad without restrictions
March 25, 2024A proposed TikTok bill could give rise to a U.S. equivalent to the VIE structure; The EU's new AI Act has a wide scope that could affect Chinese firms; and Quant funds respond to regulators' crackdown of their industry.
March 21, 2024The first-ever legal framework on artificial intelligence, the AI Act, could set the tone for AI regulation around the world.
March 13, 2024
