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
Successful 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.
U.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.
China allows ordinary employee information to be transferred out of jurisdiction without restrictions; EU Chamber report addresses regulatory clarity after risk concerns arise; and Japanese company wins trademark trolling case on unfair competition grounds.
U.S. government agencies publish compliance note for foreign persons regarding sanctions and export controls; The European Union to ban products made with forced labor; and U.S. bill aims to protect data that would reveal the personal health and genetic information of Americans.