Other Briefings
China Releases Technical Standards Guiding the Classification of “Important” Data
A new set of data classification technical standards will help companies and regulators in China identify different types of data for regulatory compliance.
Shanghai Introduces New Guidelines for Cosmetic Advertising
Shanghai issued New Guidelines for cosmetics advertising, which cover aspects such as product classification, efficacy claims, and endorsement activities. We present key highlights.
Decoding China 2024 Green Industry Catalogue: Key Takeaways
China has issued the 2024 version of its Green Industry Catalogue, a key reference document for government entities and departments to devise supportive policies for the advancement of green sectors in the country. We provide key details.
China Adopts New Regulations to Facilitate Cross-Border Data Flows
Nre regulations from China’s cybersecurity regulator significantly facilitate cross-border data transfer processes for foreign companies by lowering compliance burdens.
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.
