How to Conduct a Personal Information Protection Impact Assessment in China
Companies in China must conduct a personal information protection impact assessment to handle certain types of data and carry out certain transactions.
China’s Stock Exchanges Announce ESG Reporting Guidelines for Listed Companies
China’s three stock exchanges have respectively issued their ESG reporting guidelines for certain types of listed companies starting 2026. We provide the details.
China’s 2024 Revision to M&A Regulations: New Filing Thresholds
We discuss China’s new rules regarding merger filing thresholds, including reduced turnover criteria and roll-back of the ‘killer acquisition’ clause. However, companies opting for M&A in China and falling below the turnover thresholds must still assess whether their deal could potentially harm competition in their sector as that evaluation would trigger an SAMR investigation.
Shanghai Seeks to Simplify Business Deregistration Procedures
New efforts to reform company deregistration procedures in Shanghai seek to facilitate market exit and improve the ease of doing business in the city.
China’s “24 Measures” to Attract Foreign Investment: Progress Report
Six months after China announced 24 measures to optimize the foreign investment environment in the country, we discuss the progress made.
China’s New Draft Regulations for After-School Tutoring
China’s Ministry of Education unveiled a new set of draft regulations aimed at reforming the after-school tutoring industry. These regulations clarify various aspects of after-school tutoring, from licensing and scheduling to pricing and penalties.
How to Legally Handle Sensitive Personal Information in China
Companies collecting, processing, and transferring sensitive personal information in China must comply with strict requirements for user consent and data protection.
Investing in China’s Anti-Aging Market: Trends and Opportunities
We discuss business prospects in the dynamic anti-aging market in China, which covers various product segments as well as medical and aesthetic treatments, and is popular among all age groups.