Outbound Investment

PBOC publishes draft law revision with new provisions on digital currency; SAFE official announces plans to roll out new QDII outbound investment quotas; and 2020 "Sword Net" operation to look into unfair competition in e-commerce sector

The role of the general counsel is more important than ever as companies face wave after wave of uncertainty due to the pandemic

The role of the general counsel is more important than ever as companies face wave after wave of uncertainty due to the pandemic

Export of some technologies may now require approval from local authorities

TikTok drops U.S. sale, to partner with Oracle instead; China, EU investment treaty talks enter critical phase; and Goldman Sachs to take full control of securities JV

The EU foreign investment review regime is undergoing seminal reforms with Chinese investment in the crosshairs

Foreign investment screening is tightening across Europe driven by concerns over Chinese investment and the pandemic

In 2019, China has lost its top spot for U.S. foreign investment reviews, a distinction it held since 2011.

The case against TikTok is the latest example of growing U.S. scrutiny of the overseas operations of Chinese companies amid worsening relations between the two countries. The U.S. is especially concerned about potential Chinese access to the personal data of U.S. citizens.