State Council issues regulations to clarity the principles for accommodating multiple VAT rates in one transaction. Commercial mediation does not apply to labor and personnel matters, as well as consumer rights and interests. SPC addresses mining infringement issues
Jianwei (Jerry) Fang, Rui Yang, Ke Dong and Junda He of Zhong Lun Law Firm conclude their three-part series on China’s tightened export control regime by reviewing significant policies and typical enforcement cases from 2023 to 2025, summarizing China’s latest regulatory and enforcement trends in key materials and high technology sectors, and offering practical guidance for foreign businesses
Beijing court established legal framework for trial of fake AI precedent submission in the judgment | China may require asset sales to approve proposed Rio Tinto-Glencore merger | Defu Technology abandons $200 million acquisition after Luxembourg's compulsory investment review imposed minority stake restrictions
CAC requires entity responsibilities for personal data collection by apps. In a dispute case involving infringement of a utility model or design patent, the people’s court may require the plaintiff to submit a patent assessment report. An online trading platform operator may not use its platform rules to compel platform merchants to bear after-sales responsibilities.
Investors may be prohibited from international trading if PRC interests are jeopardized / CLP Reference: 5800/25.12.27 ; Promulgated: 2025-12-27 ; Effective: 2026-03-01
AI startup Manus’ deal with Meta scrutinized over tech control restrictions | Dawu County court discovers AI watermark on fake evidence and issues formal reprimand | Hainan launches "closed customs operations" to promote free trade with the world.