The U.S. Copyright Office suggests that some types of AI-generated content may be copyrighted; Big Four auditing firm Deloitte's Beijing Office was fined US$31 million for deficiencies in its audit of Huarong; and Chinese government officials have pledged to allow foreign firms to list when conditions are "mature."

New rules are revised enhancing ethics reviews in life science and medical research. Shenzhen issues data trading rules and regulations on third-party services.

Data transfer restrictions may be eased for foreign R&D centers

Shenzhen issues the first regional regulations on cell and gene industry

U.S. further protects its technology with new strike force; Hong Kong amends listing rules; and China accedes to the Apostille Convention for international business integration.

A national financial regulatory administration directly under the State Council will be established. Insurance asset management companies are encouraged to engage in ABS and REITs. Approval is required when providing confidential surveying and mapping achievements to foreign parties.

All accounting files are subject to government procedures when domestic companies are listing overseas

AMAC encourages foreign investment in private immovable property investment funds via QFLP

In one of a series of feature articles, Nathan Bush, Alistair White, Juliette Ginsberg, James Stewart and Richard Sterneberg of DLA Piper look at the varying and sometimes complex network of mechanisms which Chinese outbound investors face across Europe and Australia, as well as their effects on China onshore M&As