In the era of Big Data and the Internet of Everything (IoE), users are increasingly attentive to how their personal information is handled.

Cross-border technology transfers can be challenging to navigate in China. As China categorizes technology transfers into three groups (prohibited, restricted, and free), the transfer can be subject to certain limitations or requirements.

Unlawful usage and disclosure of personal information in China can result in administrative penalties and in serious cases, criminal offences.

Amended Protection of Women's Rights and Interests of the People's Republic of China (‘Women's Protection Law') stipulates stronger obligations for employers to protect women's rights.

Recently, the State Administration for Market Regulation of China released the "Measures for the Administration of Internet Advertising" (the "Measures"), effective on May 1, 2023.

In alignment with the "Opinions on Further Deepening the Reform of Tax Collection and Administration" issued by the Central Office and the State Office...

Performance of contracts shall match the exact contractual obligations.

In bankruptcy liquidation cases, the court has unclear provisions for declaring debtor bankruptcy. However, the Enterprise Bankruptcy Law prescribes clear legal conditions...

On 13 July 2021, the State Taxation Bureau issued the Notice on the Consolidation of the Declaration Forms for Value-added Tax, Consumption tax, Urban Construction, and Maintenance Tax and Educational Surcharges ("Notice No. 20") effective from 1 August 2021.

On 10 June 2021, the Standing Committee of the 13th National People's Congress adopted the Data Security Law of the People's Republic of China ("Data Security Law") effective from 1 September 2021.

M&A transactions involving a concentration of undertakings can be deemed as a monopoly. The Provision on the Review of Concentrations of Undertakings clarifies several definitions and sets a standarised legal basis.

From March 2022, several cities in China have established citywide or block lockdown to contain the new variant of COVID-19 virus – Omicron.

Sono a Shanghai, Xiamen e Shenzhen i tribunali titolati in Cina a seguire i procedimenti fallimentari.

In China, leveraging online marketing such as key opinion leaders and live streaming is crucial for brands.

On December 13, 2021, the Chinese National Intellectual Property Administration ("CNIPA") has issued the "Judgement Standards for General Trademark Violations" ("Standards")...

On March 17, 2022, the Supreme People's Court issued the Interpretation on Several Issues Concerning the Application of the Anti-Unfair Competition Law of the People's Republic of China (the "Interpretation")...

On 28 June, the State Taxation Administration issued Implementation of the Stamp Duty Law of the People's Republic of China and other Related Matters - Notice No. 14 (‘Notice 14').

Company Law of the People's Republic of China establishes the shareholders' meeting of a limited liability company to be comprised of its shareholders and is the highest authority in the company.

In recent years, a comprehensive legal framework has been implemented to regulate information security and data handling in China. Particularly in 2021, numerous data laws and regulations, relevant normative documents, ...

Released on 7 July 2022, the Measures for the Security Assessment of Outbound Data Transfers become effective from 1 September ('Measures').