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Restrictions on foreign banks, insurers lifted with immediate effect; China tops U.N. global survey for IP protection activity; and leading government agencies and companies launch nationwide blockchain services network

Shandong FTZ builds ties with Japan and South Korea

Concessions from both sides in limited China-U.S. phase one trade deal; Chinese tech firms and security bureaus blacklisted over human rights accusations; and caps on foreign fund managers in China to be removed in April

A campaign is launched against Apps that unlawfully collect personal data

PayPal acquires controlling stake in Chinese payments company; Trade war, IP theft biggest worries for companies in China, survey finds; and Hong Kong-mainland arbitration interim measures arrangement takes effect

Alibaba unveils first in-house chip for AI applications following Huawei's lead; FTSE Russell leaves out Chinese government bonds from major index; and Shanghai releases interim measures to trial public data system

The CSRC is to revise measures to achieve quality restructurings of listed companies

Beijing has announced its plan for wide-ranging legal, financial, and social reforms to be implemented in Shenzhen to make it an example for other Chinese cities

Mobile apps are restricted in collecting personal data