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Data Security Law draft governs China-related data activities outside China.

Jianwei (Jerry) Fang and Wenpei Yu of Zhong Lun Law Firm discuss the main features of the Draft Data Security Law including the definition of data, clarification of the scope of regulatory power, the new data mechanism, export control measures and increased penalties

Trump strengthens sanctions over Hong Kong with executive order; China integrates fragmented bond markets to facilitate greater investment; U.K bars Huawei equipment from 5G networks citing U.S. sanctions

Supply chain security means minimizing exposure of China's critical infrastructure to tightening U.S. export controls

China's heightened scrutiny of supply chain security for critical infrastructure threatens foreign network suppliers' sales

The national Negative List is downsized from 40 to 33 items.

The FTZ Negative List is downsized from 37 to 30 items.

China's biggest piece of legislation establishes new legal principles and provides greater protections for personal information, personality rights and more

Hong Kong national security law comes into effect with U.S. sanctions imminent; China launches wealth management connect scheme with Hong Kong, Macao; and NPC publishes draft Data Security Law tightening data protection rules