Other Briefings
The “Negative Lists” Easing Data Export in China’s FTZs – A Complete Guide for Foreign Companies
China’s Free Trade Zones are reshaping the country’s data export policy through sectoral negative lists and trial measures. New national-level proposals aim to unify these pilots and ease compliance for multinational companies
EU-China Relations After the 2024 European Elections: A Timeline
Timeline tracking key developments affecting EU-China relations, including trade and business engagement, under the new European Parliament.
Cybersecurity Incident Reporting Rules in Effect November 1 – Requirements for Foreign Companies in China
The new rules clarify how and when companies providing internet services must report cybersecurity incidents to authorities with varying degrees of urgency depending on the incident threat level.
New Guidelines on Handling Sensitive Personal Data in China in Effect November 1
New nonmandatory standards provide useful clarity on how to legally process senstive personal data throughout the entire lifecycle, facilitating compliance with regulations.
Understanding China’s AI + Manufacturing Roadmap: Implications for FIEs
China’s AI + Manufacturing initiative is transforming production across sectors, enabling flexible, data-driven, and precision operations.
China’s PIPL in Action: Key Takeaways for Multinationals from A Landmark Lawsuit
A landmark lawsuit brought under the PIPL highlights how Chinese courts interpret consent, necessity, and compliance in data processing, offering key insights for foreign businesses and MNCs.
Data as Intellectual Property in China: Legal Developments and Regional Pilots
China is establishing a state-led framework recognizing processed data as a new form of intellectual property (IP), enabling its registration, licensing, and commercialization through formal exchanges.
Does Your Business Need to File DPO Information With the CAC?
New CAC rules make data protection officer (DPO) reporting mandatory for companies processing over one million individuals’ data. Find out if your business needs to comply and how to file.
