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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
Stay informed on the latest legal developments shaping China's business landscape
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
Tiantai hires Indonesia managing partner and practice head
Tiantai Law Firm hires Indonesian lawyer Muhammad Karnova as head of its Indonesia practice and managing partner
Stephenson Harwood hires litigation partner in Hong Kong
Stephenson Harwood grows commercial litigation practice with Hong Kong partner Nicholas Lum
Japan’s Anderson Mori to open Dallas, Houston offices in 2027
Anderson Mori launches US offices in Texas, targeting Japanese companies across the Americas
Linklaters appoints two co-chairs for Asia capital markets
Linklaters appoints Amit Singh and Christine Xu to lead Asia capital markets across key markets
Naresh Arora boosts Hammurabi & Solomon’s global desk
Naresh Arora joins Hammurabi & Solomon to lead international desk and strengthen cross-border practice expansion
How Philippine law addresses ESG greenwashing claims
Philippine framework targets greenwashing through consumer, securities and contract laws, emphasising enforceable ESG obligations
