Alleged receiving of kickbacks by senior executives in China could subject Adidas to Chinese, as well as German and U.S. investigations; U.S. convertible bond market is used to raise funds by Chinese big tech amid IPO restrictions; and EU tariffs may lead to localization of Chinese EV production.
Daisy Duan, Sara Shi and Jinwen Shi of King & Wood Mallesons unpack the tax implications of a new law which overhauls China's system of customs tariffs
Philip Qu and Qiuchen Wang from TransAsia Lawyers analyze a pioneering approach to regulating cross-border data transfers recently adopted in one of Shanghai's free trade zones
Apple wins antitrust case in China over app store fees; Temu is now subject to stricter EU online content rules; and Record Chinese investments flow into Mexico and Vietnam amid Western trade tensions.
Fang Jianwei, Lv Chao and Yuan Chenhao of Zhong Lun Law Firm in Shanghai explain the background and impact – including on multinational companies – of a set of new rules governing the local production of imported drugs
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.
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