Other Briefings
China Robotics Industry: What Are the Opportunities for Foreign Stakeholders
China has rapidly surpassed Germany and Japan in industrial robotics, leading the world with 470 robots per 10,000 employees in 2023. This figure eclipses Germany’s 429 and Japan’s 419, reflecting China’s aggressive automation push.
Cross-Border Data Transfers – New Draft Measures Clarify Personal Information Protection Certification
China’s new draft measures provide clarity on the certification process for personal information protection in cross-border data transfers (CBDT).
New Guide for Cross-Border Personal Data Transfers in the GBA: A Roadmap for Compliance and Security
The Technical Committee for Information Security Technology (TC260) has released a new guide to standardize cross-border personal data transfers between the Chinese Mainland and Hong Kong within the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA). This guide introduces enhanced security standards and mutual recognition mechanisms, aiming to facilitate smoother data flows while ensuring robust protection of personal information.
US-China Relations in the Biden Era: A Timeline
Timeline tracking key developments affecting US-China bilateral trade and business engagement under the Joe Biden administration.
E-Invoicing in China: National Rollout of Fully Digitalized E-Fapiao Starting December 1
The STA has announced the nationwide rollout of fully digitalized electronic invoices, set to begin on December 1, 2024, following the success of pilot programs.
China New Pilot Program Removes Foreign Ownership Caps on Telecom and Data Centers
China officially launched a new pilot program which allows 100 percent foreign ownership of data centers and value-added telecom services.
China Issues New Regulations on Network Data Security Management, Effective January 1, 2025
On September 30, 2024, China announced the new Network Data Security Management Regulations, effective January 1, 2025, aimed at enhancing data security and privacy while establishing compliance requirements for both domestic and international entities.
Investing in China’s Emerging and High-Tech Industries – Opportunities for Foreign Companies
China’s efforts to achieve innovation-led economic growth presents a host of new investment opportunities in the country’s emerging and high-tech industries.
