U.S. expands its ban on forced labor and restricts domestic companies from supplying Chinese microchip factories; NFRA publishes draft measures designed to improve loan syndication in China and align with international standards; and Chinese EV company CH Auto Technology merges with a Delaware SPAC company.

China allows ordinary employee information to be transferred out of jurisdiction without restrictions; EU Chamber report addresses regulatory clarity after risk concerns arise; and Japanese company wins trademark trolling case on unfair competition grounds.

CAC revises the guidelines for filing for security assessment and standard contracts for overseas transfers of data. Business operators may not set different charge rates for the same good or service.

Ordinary employee information may be transferred abroad without restrictions.

Shanghai FTZ exempts stamp tax for offshore trade

A proposed TikTok bill could give rise to a U.S. equivalent to the VIE structure; The EU's new AI Act has a wide scope that could affect Chinese firms; and Quant funds respond to regulators' crackdown of their industry.

Special audits may be required targeting personal information and data security compliance. Shanghai FTZ exempts stamp tax for offshore trade. The carrying out of specialized subcontracting of road works is encouraged

Work secrets are also required to be kept confidential.

Limited liability companies are required to have their capital contributions paid in full in five years.