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Revised Cybersecurity Law: New penalties, extends enforcement
China’s Cybersecurity Law was revised on 28 October, its first update since taking effect in 2017
Revised code regulates listed company executives’ conduct
CSRC issued revised corporate governance rules to strengthen conduct and oversight among listed companies
China securities regulator to raise whistleblower rewards
CSRC and Ministry of Finance propose raising whistleblower rewards to RMB1m, with consultation open until 30 Oct
Business Law Updates in China July – August 2025
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HK simplifies listings for biotech, tech firms
Hong Kong launches new initiatives to simplify biotech and tech company listings with a dedicated channel
To share or not to share? Court backs firing over salary disclosure
A Shanghai court upheld a company’s right to fire an employee for violating its salary confidentiality policy
New rules to regulate facial recognition technology
New rules on face recognition in China take effect June 2025, aiming to balance security, innovation and privacy compliance.
China’s VAT regime enters new era
China passes VAT Law on 25 Dec 2024; to take effect on 1 Jan 2026
Audit rules issued on personal information protection
China's new personal information compliance audit measures will take effect on May 1, 2025
HK introduces draft law on critical infrastructure cybersecurity
Hong Kong introduces draft bill for critical infrastructure cybersecurity
Claiming shortfall for occupational diseases after insurance
Court orders employer to cover occupational disease compensation shortfall
Hong Kong proposes re-domiciliation regime
Hong Kong proposes a re-domiciliation regime for foreign companies
Freshfields bolsters M&A practice with Tokyo partner hire
Freshfields hires Gregory Salathé as Tokyo partner for M&A, capital practice
Withers recruits leader for new Japan disputes practice
Withers hires partner Hiroko Nihei to lead its newly established arbitration and litigation practice in Tokyo
Novara launches global disputes team, unveils practice head
Novara launches global disputes and regulatory practice with newly hired partner Tony Andriotis leading the team
An ongoing in-house agenda
In the past decade, Asia Business Law Journal has featured the initiatives, activities and achievements of in-house counsel associations across the region, documenting the changing role and growing influence of the profession
Biggest trends
Asia Business Law Journal’s 10th anniversary special report explores the trends, risks and innovations that have reshaped the region’s legal market over the past decade
Covered: A decade of deals
From rose-scented car tyres to multibillion-dollar M&A, Asia Business Law Journal’s 10th anniversary special report revisits the region’s most striking deals of the past decade
