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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
Re-engineering law firm mechanics
Private equity-backed MSOs could modernise Indian law firms while navigating bar rules and investment limits
Firms steer RoboTechnik’s HKD5.18m debut on HKEX
Solar-cell manufacturing equipment provider RoboTechnik Intelligent Technology listed on the HKEX’s main board on 29 September 2026
Ankit Jain to bolster JSA’s disputes practice
JSA appoints Ankit Jain as partner to strengthen its disputes and arbitration practice
Japan’s Mori Hamada to open offices in Dallas and Houston
Japanese law firm Mori Hamada & Matsumoto will expand its footprint in the US with offices in Dallas and Houston
Kapil, Sushmita Chaudhary launch Verity Law Chambers
Kapil Chaudhary and Sushmita Chaudhary have co-founded Verity Law Chambers, an independent law chamber in New Delhi that advises boards
Red Avenue New Materials debuts on HKEX, raises HKD3m
Shanghai-headquartered Red Avenue New Materials Group raises HKD3 billion in HKEX listing
