New U.S. export controls target Chinese acquisition of sensitive technology

China's top court wants lower courts to facilitate continued performance of contracts as much as possible

U.S. Commerce Department removes civilian end-use exception for tech exports to China; ChiNext to trial registration-based IPO system following STAR board success; new civil litigation evidence rules take effect amid coronavirus disruption to contracts

SPC issues guidelines on force majeure claims of Covid-19 contract disputes

China's anti-monopoly regulator accepts VIE merger filing for the first time; Supreme Court outlines plans to strengthen IP rights protection; and rules changed to remove hurdles for medical equipment exporters

Mutual funds are allowed to invest in China's new third board

CBIRC clarifies the scope of medical insurance products with revisable premium rates

Domestic law firms are encouraged to expand overseas

Extension is offered to R&D tax refund filings