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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
Allen & Gledhill appoints head of China practice
Allen & Gledhill appoints Wang Xin partner to lead China practice in Shanghai, strengthening M&A
Splitting gains and losses in void nominee shareholding
When a nominee shareholding agreement is void, how do courts decide ownership, divide gains, and allocate losses?
Jipyong, Kudun steer Korean beauty company’s Thailand entry
Jipyong and Kudun and Partners advise RIMAN’s Thailand entry, managing licensing, regulation and compliance strategy
Firms drive ENEOS’ USD2.1bn multijurisdictional Chevron deal
ENEOS acquires Chevron Asia-Pacific downstream fuels and lubricants assets for JPY336 billion, pending 2027 approvals
KICA delegates share legal exchange in Tokyo with JILA
KICA delegates visit JILA in Tokyo for collaboration on in-house operations and issues
Mapping red lines in EU sanctions on China
From listed entities to the three strategic shifts in EU sanctions, here is how to identify compliance minefields and build effective firewalls
