China establishes its national carbon trading regime

Biden administration expands Trump-era investment ban on Chinese firms with alleged military ties; China customs names and shames foreign brands for importing defective children's products; and SAFE approves record QDII quota

Specific non-financial organizations are also subject to anti-money laundering obligations. Restrictions on establishment of entertainment venues are relaxed for foreign investment. Shenzhen imposes heavy penalties to protect data privacy.

Second draft of Data Security Law broadens its scope of application

Regulations are revised emphasizing the public welfare attribute of private education

Jianwei (Jerry) Fang and Dianmeng Zhu of Zhong Lun Law Firm introduce the second draft of the Law on the Protection of Personal Information, which marks another step towards a complete legislative regime of personal information protection in China

Goldman Sachs receives initial approval for majority-controlled wealth management JV with ICBC; CBIRC finalizes wealth management product sales rules with new six month transition period; and government push for more financing options for agricultural firms

Patent and IC layout design cases may involve technical investigators

Wealth management companies are expanded to include foreign-controlled joint wealth management companies. Second draft of Data Security Law broadens its scope of application. Patent and IC layout design cases may involve technical investigators.