China’s 2021 Negative Lists Widen Market Access for Foreign Investment
2021 versions of two China negative lists further reduce the number of items restricted from foreign investment to 31 and 27, respectively.
China’s Market Regulator Drafts New Regulations for Online Advertising
China is improving the supervision of online advertising in the country by amending past regulatory measures and updating scrutiny provisions.
China Sets Up New Anti-Monopoly Bureau
China has strengthened the capacity of its market regulator SAMR’s antitrust investigative unit with the creation of the new Anti-Monopoly Bureau.
China’s New Draft Cybersecurity Review Rules to Impact Companies’ HK IPO
China will require firms to undergo a cybersecurity review before seeking initial public offering (IPO) in Hong Kong if it implicates national security.
Understanding China’s Action Plan for Reaching Peak Carbon Emissions by 2030
China has released an action plan for reaching peak carbon emissions by 2030, outlining how it plans to control carbon growth in vast areas of the economy.
Companies with Equity-Based Compensation Plans are Subject to More Reporting Obligations in China
Companies with equity-based compensation plans are now required to submit a reporting form, as well as other documents, to the tax authorities.
PIPL China: Suggestions for Technical Compliance with Personal Information Protection Law
Technical suggestions to build a robust IT system, be PIPL compliant, and stay on top of risk assessment mechanisms.
China’s New Regulation on Market Entity Registration: What Do You Need to Know
We discuss the relaxations in the registration of market entities in China and the provision of suspending business operations without losing license.