China promotes arbitration, mediation for virus-related business disputes; business resumption requirements clarified by State Council notice; and government offers subsidies to airlines struggling amid epidemic

Tax reliefs are offered to cope with the coronavirus

Employers' portion of medical insurance contributions is reduced during the coronavirus period

Coronavirus troubled small businesses may have their loan payments postponed, non-litigation dispute resolution is encouraged in labor disputes, and banks and insurance companies are allowed to engage in sovereign bond futures trading.

Extensions may be granted to IP applications due to coronavirus obstruction

Leakage of user information as a result of failure in cybersecurity management obligations may be criminal

Casper Sek of Jin Mao Partners discusses the use of electronic contracts, and their validity and appropriateness for businesses during the coronavirus outbreak

Economy still stifled despite positive signs indicating success in containing virus; record issuance of force majeure certificates to Chinese businesses disrupted by epidemic; and JP Morgan indexes begin Chinese government bond inclusion

Extension periods are granted to IP applications, as well as social insurance and tax payments for entities affected by the coronavirus epidemic.