Introduction
In the digital age, data is a vital asset, and its security is of the utmost importance, particularly within the financial services industry which is relied on by all levels of society.
The National Financial Regulatory Administration (“NFRA”) has
A Note providing an overview of the legal framework governing AI ethics in China. The Note examines the role of governmental and non-governmental organisations, addresses key ethical issues such as privacy, transparency, bias, and accountability, and discusses China’s participation in
Voluntary deregistration of a company in China is a rigorous process that involves multiple steps and requires adherence to detailed legal provisions. Beyond the statutes, understanding practical implementation nuances is crucial for navigating the procedure effectively. This guide provides a
On 10 December 2024, the State Administration for Market Regulation (“SAMR”) released the Guidelines for Review of Horizontal Concentration of Undertakings (“Guidelines”). It is the first time that China publishes guidelines to display the detailed analytical framework, review approach and
—— Judicial Practice and Evaluation of the Impact of the “Implementing Measures for the Administration of Company Registration” on Removal Registration Disputes
In order to implement the new requirements for company registration stipulated in the newly revised “Company Law” and
— A Brief Analysis on the AI Safety Governance Framework
1. Background and Structure of AI Framework
On September 9, 2024, the National Technical Committee 260 on Cybersecurity of Standardization Administration of China (“TC260”) has promulgated the AI[1] Safety
The Impact of Recent US Financial Institution Sanctions on Chinese Financial Institutions and Suggestions for Response
The impact of US Presidential Executive Order No 14114 on Chinese financial institutions
On 22 December 2023, the President of the United States signed
1. Trends and Overview
1.1 Sanctions Market
In the past 12 months, the sanctions sector has undergone significant changes and growth, with a notable increase in US sanctions imposed on Chinese companies. This surge reflects the escalating geopolitical tensions between
On July 30, 2024, China’s merger control authority, the State Administration for Market Regulation (“SAMR”), released its official statistics on the merger review cases in China in the first half of 2024. This note outlines the key statistics published by
“Fork in the Road” (“FITR”) clauses, included in significant investment treaties, “provide that the investor must choose between the litigation of its claims in the host State’s domestic courts or through international arbitration and that the choice, once made, is