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• Cyberspace Administration of China, Tentative Measures for the Administration of Anthropomorphic Interaction Services Using Artificial Intelligence (Draft for Comments)

  国家互联网信息办公室人工智能拟人化互动服务管理暂行办法 (征求意见稿)

  AI anthropomorphic interaction services may require a security assessment / Issued: 2025-12-27

  January 16, 2026

• In the News: China Reviews Manus Deal; Chinese Court Exposes AI Evidence Forgery; and Hainan Aims to Attract Advanced Investments

  AI startup Manus’ deal with Meta scrutinized over tech control restrictions | Dawu County court discovers AI watermark on fake evidence and issues formal reprimand | Hainan launches "closed customs operations" to promote free trade with the world.

  January 15, 2026

  

• Comments on the CAC’s Second Data Transfer Q&A

  A new policy Q&A document has been published by China’s data regulator. Xiangxiang Ma of Anjie Broad Law Firm examines this next vital step in the evolution of China’s framework of data transfer regulations

  January 09, 2026

  

• In the News: Reverse CFIUS Codified; Trump Orders CFIUS-Led Tech Company Divestment; and Tighter Drone Regulations

  Trump signs defense bill including restrictions on U.S. outbound investments into China. | Trump orders HieFo to divest acquired technology on national security grounds. | China includes drones into Civil Aviation Law in major overhaul

  January 04, 2026

  

• PRC Cybersecurity Law (Revised)

  中华人民共和国网络安全法 (修正)

  Cybersecurity Law is revised to enhance protection of personal data / CLP Reference: 5600/25.10.28 ; Promulgated: 2025-10-28 ; Effective: 2026-01-01

  December 18, 2025

• In the News: EU Foreign Investment Screening and Pharma Legislation Overhauls; and Hong Kong IPO Applications

  The EU has reached a provisional deal requiring member states to screen foreign investments and changed its pharmaceutical legislation after over 20 years; and Hong Kong has warned investment banks not to prepare substandard IPO applications.

  December 18, 2025

  

• What Foreign Businesses Need to Know About China’s Rare-Earth Export Controls and the One-Year Suspension

  Jianwei (Jerry) Fang, Rui Yang, Ke Dong, Chen (Cissy) Chen and Yongan Shen of Zhong Lun Law Firm continue their analysis of China’s evolving export control regime. Here, the authors focus on recent development in China’s rare-earth export control framework, in particular, the scope of the one-year suspension of the Rare Earth Measures, ongoing compliance obligations, and potential legal risks for foreign businesses

  December 12, 2025

  

• In the News: Shanghai Data Protection Typical Cases; Rare Earths Export Licenses; and China Tackles Financial Fraud

  Shanghai issues typical cases on patient and consumer data leakages. | Some rare earth shipments accelerated following China’s issuance of general export licenses. | China’s securities regulator strengthens rules to combat financial fraud in listed companies

  December 11, 2025

  

• Measures for the Certification of the Overseas Transfer of Personal Information

  个人信息出境认证办法

  Specific details on certification of oversea transfers of personal data are set forth / CLP Reference: 5600/25.10.14 ; Promulgated: 2025-10-14 ; Effective: 2026-01-01

  December 05, 2025

• In the News: Record Chinese Biotech Investments; China Leads in European Plug-in Hybrids; and Saudi Arabia Attracts Chinese Tech Investment

  Record Chinese biotech licensing deals amidst gradual shift to NewCo model; China leading in European plug-in hybrids sales while industry lobbies for hybrids; and Saudi Arabia goes all-out to attract Chinese tech investment and expats

  November 28, 2025