Transportation

MIIT issues standards for cybersecurity and data security of the internet of vehicles

European Union takes China to World Trade Organization over patent anti-suit injunctions; China sanctions U.S. defense giants under anti-foreign sanctions law; and ride-hailing operators on notice to increase compliance

VIE overseas listings require government consent

Foreign investors are allowed to conduct social surveys

Important auto data requires a security assessment when transferred outside of mainland China

The HKEX has published a consultation paper to introduce its SPAC listing regime; US-China bilateral tech investment plummets 96%; and MIIT calls on telecoms and auto companies to strengthen data protection policies.

GBA Wealth Management Connect launched; minister calls for consolidation of Chinese EV manufacturers; and China-Indonesia local currency settlement agreement implemented

Cybersecurity is strengthened for intelligent connected vehicles

First high-profile cybersecurity reviews indicate that overseas-listed Chinese tech firms are prime targets for new cybersecurity regime