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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
Fangda adds compliance partner in Shanghai
Fangda Partners adds Zhang Shihai as a partner at its Shanghai office
Chance Bridge hires former Douyin litigation head in Beijing
Chance Bridge Law Firm hires Li Ying as a senior consultant at its Beijing headquarters
Phoenix Legal promotes two lawyers as associate partners
Phoenix Legal promotes Meera Murali and Simant Satapathy as associate partners
Stephenson Harwood recruits finance partner in Singapore
Stephenson Harwood recruits Zhi Chao Chor as a partner to shore up its finance practice in Singapore
DeHeng and JunZeJun steer Unitree’s USD906m Star Market debut
Unitree becomes the first humanoid robotics company tolist on the A-share market
Non-compete agreements in the Philippines
Philippine courts assess non-compete agreements based on reasonableness, business interests and public policy.
