U.S. senators propose amendment to defense bill requiring the tracking of U.S. investments in China; Foreign firms are accelerating their push to decouple their data in China from the rest of the world; and China's commerce minister pledges to open up more opportunities to foreign pharmaceutical firms in a roundtable meeting
AI service providers are required to protect users' personal information. More requirements are specified for agreements on international human genetic resources cooperation. CAC prohibits violent online information.
Jue Li and Joel Evans of DaHui Lawyers look at the difficulties foreign investors face when divesting from China, in particular those associated with dissolution and non-bankruptcy liquidation.
The CSRC targets screenshots of texts in Chinese social media containing speculative news affecting share prices; Management fees of mutual funds are decreased to encourage investment activity; and Delistings are reaching record levels as Chinese listing rules tighten.
State Council applies more favorable oversight on venture capital funds. SAT clarifies activities that are not R&D. CAC revises cybersecurity products catalogue.
Edward Tung, legal counsel for Hong Kong-based venture capital firm ORI Capital, discusses his firm's response to U.S. sanctions on Chinese companies, U.S. restrictions targeting foreign companies, artificial intelligence laws in China, and new ESG guidelines.