Chinese antitrust bodies finalize strict guidelines for platform operators; PBOC digital currency body links up with SWIFT to launch JV; and German chamber survey reports optimism despite pandemic woes
February 08, 2021
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European Commission publishes full text of China-EU investment deal; PBOC publishes draft rules targeting anti-competitive practices of payment platforms; NPCSC adopts decision launching Beijing Financial Court
January 25, 2021Sanctions and export controls remained the primary tools of the Trump administration for restricting Chinese entities' access to U.S. technology. The administration has fine-tuned export controls to extend U.S. jurisdiction to more transactions, a primary focus being Chinese companies with military ties due to China's state policy of military-civilian fusion.
January 21, 2021A crucial part of being the GC for a VC is to support portfolios in their expansions
January 20, 2021Nine more Chinese companies added to U.S. military company list; Commerce Dept. names China a foreign adversary, setting stage for tech transaction restrictions; and EU chamber report cites digital decoupling as biggest threat to EU companies
January 18, 2021Chinese companies may request compensation for unjustified foreign sanctions.
January 15, 2021Platform operators are not allowed to engage in wealth management.
January 15, 2021China prohibits compliance with foreign sanctions, rules targeting Chinese entities; FTSE Russell, MSCI, S&P Dow Jones drop Chinese telecom companies; and CAC releases revised internet regulation draft
January 11, 2021China's military-civil fusion was a major target of U.S. sanctions and export controls in 2020. Chinese companies saw their access to U.S. technology severely restricted by the expanded extraterritoriality of export control rules as well as new lists compiled by various government agencies targetting specific Chinese military end-users.
January 07, 2021China and European Union agree major investment deal; New York Stock Exchange begins process of delisting three Chinese telecom giants; and CBIRC issues draft clarifying market access rules for foreign insurers
January 04, 2021
