China’s new supply chain regulation deems supply chain matters as national security issue | Supreme People’s Court releases guidance on tackling corrupt middlemen through criminal law | Italian FDI rules applied to impose governance curbs on Chinese shareholder out of critical technology concerns
Chinese AI regulator releases draft laws to regulate digital humans and protect children. | China encourages two-way product flows for e-commerce enterprises following EU concerns. | Software error briefly enabled Apple Intelligence features for Chinese users ahead of regulatory clearance.
In 2025, there was continuity and change in U.S. policy that impacted both Chinese and APAC investment into the U.S., and U.S. investment into China. For the investment community, a key question has become how to navigate the U.S. regulatory environment while maximizing business opportunities in the two jurisdictions. A U.S. corporate and regulatory lawyer at a U.S. firm helps make sense of the developments
Chinese financial regulator considers allowing major investors to hold stakes in additional banks to boost capital. | Brazilian preliminary injunction bans Geely from patent dispute-related activities. | Envisioned U.S. national AI framework could put pressure on Chinese AI services.
Jianwei (Jerry) Fang, Haoyi Sun, Junda He and Yi Dai of Zhong Lun Law Firm examine and discuss the key types, trends, and observations in U.S. litigation involving Chinese enterprises in 2025
Xiangxiang Ma of Anjie Broad Law Firm explores the key legal and regulatory developments affecting China’s vital healthcare sector in 2025
China increases scrutiny of Manus-Meta Deal | Recent Chinese notice raises concerns over red-chip company ban in Hong Kong listings | Chinese court rejects circular reuse defense in luxury handbag repurposing dispute
CAC issues an Q&A to clarify exemptions of data transfer requirements. CLP Reference: 5600/25.10.31 ; Issued: 2025-10-31
Wenpei Yu and Yunsi Hu of Lifeng Partners examine the many areas of development in the field of the protection of personal information during 2025
Danae Wu, IP counsel at Fangda Partners, examines a set of provisions intended to improve protection for IP belonging to Chinese enterprises
